How to pronounce agoraphobic
Say it like ag-er-uh-FOH-bik. Agoraphobic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- ag
- er
- uh
- FOH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agoraphobic 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of agoraphobic
- 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-bik.
What does agoraphobic mean?
- One who suffers from agoraphobia.
- Of, pertaining to or suffering from agoraphobia.
Where does agoraphobic come from?
From agora- + -phobic, see agoraphobia.
Words that rhyme with agoraphobic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agoraphobic.
Questions about saying agoraphobic
How do you pronounce agoraphobic?
Say ag-er-uh-FOH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæɡɚəˈfoʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agoraphobic?
Agoraphobic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: ag · er · uh · FOH · bik.
Is agoraphobic 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 /ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbɪk/ (ag-uh-ruh-FOH-bik).