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homogeneity
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature (nou) the quality of being of uniform throughout in composition or structure
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌhəʊmədʒɪˈnɪəti
Examples:
The ethnic homogeneity of Slovenia allows the country to avoid much fighting.
It depends on the homogeneity of the sample.
It is the unity of culture that is the basis of homogeneity.
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Common mistakes of homogeneity pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ho-mo-ge-'ni-tea." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌhɒməˈdʒɛnɪti/ (UK) and /ˌhɑːməˈdʒɛnɪti/ (US). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "ge" syllable by saying it louder.
- Mispronouncing the "g": The "g" in "homogeneity" can be confused with a hard "g" sound as in "go." The correct pronunciation is a soft "g," as in "gem": /ˌhɒməˈdʒɛnɪti/ (UK) and /ˌhɑːməˈdʒɛnɪti/ (US). Tip: Remember to soften the "g" to sound like "j."
- Overlooking the "o": Some speakers may skip the "o" sound in the first syllable, saying "hmogeneity." The "o" is essential and pronounced as /ə/. Tip: Pronounce the first syllable clearly as "ho" to avoid this mistake.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "e" in "homogeneity" can be mispronounced. Some might say "homogenity" with a short "e." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound: /ˌhɒməˈdʒɛnɪti/ (UK) and /ˌhɑːməˈdʒɛnɪti/ (US). Tip: Practice the "e" as a quick, unstressed sound.
- Ignoring the "ty" ending: Learners may pronounce the ending as "tee" instead of "ti." The correct ending is pronounced as /ti/ in both variants. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "ty" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.