Pronunciation of 'Homeostasis'
The word 'homeostasis' refers to the ability of a system, particularly a living organism, to maintain internal stability despite external changes. It is pronounced as /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/ in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'homeostasis' originates from the Greek words 'homoios' (similar) and 'stasis' (standing still), coined in the early 20th century.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The tendency of a system, especially the physiological processes of a living organism, to maintain internal stability.
Pronounced as ‘hoh-mee-oh-STAY-sis’, with stress on the third syllable. ‘Ho’ as in ‘hope’, ‘mee’ as in ‘me’, ‘oh’ as in ‘go’, and ‘stay-sis’ as in ‘stay’ and ‘sis’.