How to Pronounce "homo"
word
/ˈhoʊmoʊ/
HOH-moh
/hˈəʊməʊ/
HOH-moh
Definition
'Homo' can be an offensive slang word for a homosexual man, or a scientific prefix referring to humans (as in 'Homo sapiens').
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhoʊmoʊ/
British English
/hˈəʊməʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOH-moh
UK
HOH-moh
Listen in Context
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'.