How to pronounce acarophobia
Say it like ak-uh-ruh-FOH-bee-uh. Acarophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- ak
- uh
- ruh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acarophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acarophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-uh-ruh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does acarophobia mean?
- The fear of itching or of small crawling insects that cause itching, such as mites or lice.“His acarophobia was obvious from his reaction when I told him he had lice.”
Where does acarophobia come from?
From acaro- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with acarophobia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acarophobia.
Questions about saying acarophobia
How do you pronounce acarophobia?
Say ak-uh-ruh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌækərəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌækərəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acarophobia?
Acarophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: ak · uh · ruh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is acarophobia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌækərəˈfəʊbiə/ (ak-uh-ruh-FOH-bee-uh).