How to pronounce androphobia
Say it like an-droh-FOH-bee-uh. Androphobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- an
- droh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Androphobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- drohKeep 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 androphobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-droh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does androphobia mean?
- Fear of or aversion to men or boys.
Where does androphobia come from?
From andro- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with androphobia
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Questions about saying androphobia
How do you pronounce androphobia?
Say an-droh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌændroʊˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌændrəʊˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in androphobia?
Androphobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: an · droh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is androphobia 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 /ˌændrəʊˈfəʊbiə/ (an-droh-FOH-bee-uh).