How to pronounce homotype
Say it like HOM-uh-type. Homotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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- HOM
- uh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homotype 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.
- typeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of homotype
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HOM-uh-type.
What does homotype mean?
- That which has the same fundamental type of structure as something else.“The right arm is the homotype of the right leg.”
Where does homotype come from?
From homo- + -type.
Questions about saying homotype
How do you pronounce homotype?
Say HOM-uh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑmətaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈhɒmətaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homotype?
Homotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · uh · type.
Is homotype 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 /ˈhɒmətaɪp/ (HOM-uh-type).