How to pronounce homologue
Say it like HOM-uh-log. Homologue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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- HOM
- uh
- log
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homologue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOMSay 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.
- logKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of homologue
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM-uh-log.
What does homologue mean?
- Alternative spelling of homolog.
Where does homologue come from?
Borrowed from French homologue.
Questions about saying homologue
How do you pronounce homologue?
Say HOM-uh-log. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑməlɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒməlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homologue?
Homologue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · uh · log.
Is homologue 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 /ˈhɒməlɒɡ/ (HOM-uh-log).