How to pronounce acrophobe
Say it like AK-ruh-fohb. Acrophobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- ruh
- fohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acrophobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of acrophobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AK-ruh-fohb.
What does acrophobe mean?
- A person who suffers from acrophobia, a fear of heights.
Where does acrophobe come from?
From acro- + -phobe.
Questions about saying acrophobe
How do you pronounce acrophobe?
Say AK-ruh-fohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈækrəˌfoʊb/. In British English it is /ˈækrəˌfəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acrophobe?
Acrophobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · ruh · fohb.
Is acrophobe 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 /ˈækrəˌfəʊb/ (AK-ruh-fohb).