How to pronounce homorganic
Say it like hom-or-GAN-ik. Homorganic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAN).
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- hom
- or
- GAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homorganic 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.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homorganic
- 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.
British respelling: hom-aw-GAN-ik.
What does homorganic mean?
- Of consonants: having the same place of articulation; for example, labial m, b, p, alveolar n, d, t, velar ŋ, g, k.
- Produced by the same or homologous organs.
- A consonant having the same place of articulation as another.
Where does homorganic come from?
From hom- + organic.
Words that rhyme with homorganic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homorganic.
Questions about saying homorganic
How do you pronounce homorganic?
Say hom-or-GAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑmɔrˈɡænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɒmɔːˈɡænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homorganic?
Homorganic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAN). Broken into parts: hom · or · GAN · ik.
Is homorganic 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 /ˌhɒmɔːˈɡænɪk/ (hom-aw-GAN-ik).