How to pronounce homosemy
Say it like huh-MOS-uh-mee. Homosemy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOS).
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- huh
- MOS
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homosemy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOSSay 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of homosemy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: huh-MOS-uh-mee.
What does homosemy mean?
- The state or quality (of a word, term, phrase, or clause) of having identical meaning to another.
Where does homosemy come from?
From homo- + seme + -y.
Questions about saying homosemy
How do you pronounce homosemy?
Say huh-MOS-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /həˈmɑsəmi/. In British English it is /həˈmɒsəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homosemy?
Homosemy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOS). Broken into parts: huh · MOS · uh · mee.
Is homosemy 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 /həˈmɒsəmi/ (huh-MOS-uh-mee).