How to pronounce homologous
Say it like ho-MOL-uh-gus. Homologous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- ho
- MOL
- uh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homologous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hoKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homologous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ho-MOL-uh-gus.
What does homologous mean?
- In corresponding proportion.
- Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.“Flippers and hands are homologous structures.”
- Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying homologous
How do you pronounce homologous?
Say ho-MOL-uh-gus. The American pronunciation is /hɑˈmɑləɡəs/. In British English it is /hɒˈmɒləɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homologous?
Homologous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: ho · MOL · uh · gus.
Is homologous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɒˈmɒləɡəs/ (ho-MOL-uh-gus).