How to Pronounce “homogeneous”

American (US)

/ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/

British (UK)

/ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/

adjective — Of the same kind; alike, similar.

Where the stress falls. “homogeneous” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "homogeneous" mean?

homogeneous (adjective): Of the same kind; alike, similar.

How do you pronounce "homogeneous" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/. British English: /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "homogeneous"?

/ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ in American English, /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "homogeneous"?

“homogeneous” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.