How to pronounce acephobia
Say it like ays-FOH-bee-uh. Acephobia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- ays
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acephobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 acephobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ays-FOH-bee-uh.
What does acephobia mean?
- Fear, dislike, or hatred of asexual people and/or human asexuality.
Where does acephobia come from?
From ace (“asexual”) + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with acephobia
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Questions about saying acephobia
How do you pronounce acephobia?
Say ays-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪsˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌeɪsˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acephobia?
Acephobia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: ays · FOH · bee · uh.
Is acephobia 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 /ˌeɪsˈfəʊbiə/ (ays-FOH-bee-uh).