How to pronounce agateophobia
Say it like uh-gay-tee-oh-FOH-bee-uh. Agateophobia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH).
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- uh
- gay
- tee
- oh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agateophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 agateophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-gay-tee-oh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does agateophobia mean?
- A fear of insanity.
Words that rhyme with agateophobia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agateophobia.
Questions about saying agateophobia
How do you pronounce agateophobia?
Say uh-gay-tee-oh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˌɡeɪtioʊˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /əˌɡeɪtiəʊˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agateophobia?
Agateophobia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH). Broken into parts: uh · gay · tee · oh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is agateophobia 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 /əˌɡeɪtiəʊˈfəʊbiə/ (uh-gay-tee-oh-FOH-bee-uh).