Como Pronunciar "homo"
word
/ˈhoʊmoʊ/
HOH-moh
/hˈəʊməʊ/
HOH-moh
Definição
'Homo' can be an offensive slang word for a homosexual man, or a scientific prefix referring to humans (as in 'Homo sapiens').
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
/ˈhoʊmoʊ/
Inglês Britânico
/hˈəʊməʊ/
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
HOH-moh
UK
HOH-moh
Ouça em Contexto
My teacher explained that 'Homo sapiens' means modern humans.
'Homo' is the genus name for humans in scientific classification.
Some people wrongly use 'homo' to insult others.
The word 'homo' appears in many scientific names, like 'Homo erectus'.