How to Pronounce Homeostasis

To pronounce "homeostasis", say HOM-eost-as-is — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌhɒm.i.ə(ʊ)ˈsteɪ.sɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌhɒm.i.ə(ʊ)ˈsteɪ.sɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “homeostasis”

"homeostasis" has 4 syllables: hom-eost-as-is. It rhymes with stasis and basis, if that helps it stick.

What does homeostasis mean?

noun

  1. The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a stable temperature.
  2. Such a dynamic equilibrium or balance.

Words that rhyme with homeostasis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stasisbasiscaseousaceousairbases

Related words

stabilitysteady-stateconstancysteadinessequilibriumbalanceconsistencysymmetry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "homeostasis"?▾

"Homeostasis" has 4 syllables: hom · eost · as · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "homeostasis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "homeostasis" is /ˌhɒm.i.ə(ʊ)ˈsteɪ.sɪs/.

What does "homeostasis" mean?▾

Homeostasis: The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a stable temperature.

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