How to pronounce ailurophobe
Say it like eye-LUUR-uh-fohb. Ailurophobe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUUR).
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- eye
- LUUR
- uh
- fohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailurophobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep 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 ailurophobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-LYOOR-uh-fohb.
What does ailurophobe mean?
- A person with an irrational fear or hatred of felines.
Where does ailurophobe come from?
From ailuro- (“cat”) + -phobe.
Questions about saying ailurophobe
How do you pronounce ailurophobe?
Say eye-LUUR-uh-fohb. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈlʊrəˌfoʊb/. In British English it is /aɪˈljʊərəˌfəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailurophobe?
Ailurophobe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUUR). Broken into parts: eye · LUUR · uh · fohb.
Is ailurophobe 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 /aɪˈljʊərəˌfəʊb/ (eye-LYOOR-uh-fohb).