How to pronounce agoraphobia
Say it like ag-er-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Agoraphobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- ag
- er
- uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agoraphobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- agGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep 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 agoraphobia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ag-uh-ruh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does agoraphobia mean?
- The fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions.
- An aversion to markets.
Where does agoraphobia come from?
Coined by Karl Friedrich Otto Westphal in 1871.
Words that rhyme with agoraphobia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agoraphobia.
Questions about saying agoraphobia
How do you pronounce agoraphobia?
Say ag-er-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæɡɚəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: ag · er · uh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is agoraphobia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbiə/ (ag-uh-ruh-FOH-bee-uh).