How to Pronounce Homunculus

To pronounce "homunculus", say HOM-unc-ul-us — 4 syllables, IPA /hoʊˈmʌŋkjələs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/hoʊˈmʌŋkjələs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “homunculus”

"homunculus" has 4 syllables: hom-unc-ul-us.

What does homunculus mean?

noun

  1. A miniature man, once imagined by spermists to be present in human sperm.
  2. The nerve map of the human body that exists on the parietal lobe of the human brain.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "homunculus"?▾

"Homunculus" has 4 syllables: hom · unc · ul · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "homunculus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "homunculus" is /hoʊˈmʌŋkjələs/.

What does "homunculus" mean?▾

Homunculus: A miniature man, once imagined by spermists to be present in human sperm.

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