How to pronounce homopolar
Say it like hom-uh-POH-ler. Homopolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- hom
- uh
- POH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homopolar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- homGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homopolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hom-uh-POH-luh.
What does homopolar mean?
- Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties.“A homopolar bond involves equal sharing of electrons between atoms.”
- Of or relating to a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally between atoms.“The bond between two hydrogen atoms is homopolar.”
Questions about saying homopolar
How do you pronounce homopolar?
Say hom-uh-POH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑməˈpoʊlər/. In British English it is /ˌhɒməˈpəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homopolar?
Homopolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: hom · uh · POH · ler.
Is homopolar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhɒməˈpəʊlə/ (hom-uh-POH-luh).