How to pronounce homosporous
Say it like HOH-moh-spur-rus. Homosporous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- moh
- spur
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homosporous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- spurGive this part a little weight.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homosporous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-moh-spur-rus.
What does homosporous mean?
- producing spores of the same size and type.
Where does homosporous come from?
From homo- + -sporous.
Questions about saying homosporous
How do you pronounce homosporous?
Say HOH-moh-spur-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmoʊˌspɜrəs/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊməʊˌspɜrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homosporous?
Homosporous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · moh · spur · rus.
Is homosporous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊməʊˌspɜrəs/ (HOH-moh-spur-rus).