How to Pronounce "homunculus"
word
hoʊˈmʌŋkjələs
hoh-MUNG-kyuh-luhs
həmˈʌnkjʊləs
huh-MUN-kyuh-luhs
Definition
A homunculus is a very small or miniature human, especially a fictional or artificial one. In science and literature, it refers to a little human created through magical or supernatural means.
IPA Transcription
American English
hoʊˈmʌŋkjələs
British English
həmˈʌnkjʊləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hoh-MUNG-kyuh-luhs
UK
huh-MUN-kyuh-luhs
Listen in Context
The scientist created a homunculus in his laboratory.
A homunculus is often shown in old stories about magic.
The textbook showed a drawing of a homunculus to explain the brain.
People used to believe you could grow a homunculus with the right potion.