How to pronounce arachnophobia
Say it like a-rak-nuh-FOH-bih-uh. Arachnophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- a
- rak
- nuh
- FOH
- bih
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arachnophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arachnophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: a-rak-nuh-FOH-bih-uh.
What does arachnophobia mean?
- An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids, especially spiders.
Questions about saying arachnophobia
How do you pronounce arachnophobia?
Say a-rak-nuh-FOH-bih-uh. The American pronunciation is /æˌræknəˈfoʊbɪə/. In British English it is /æˌræknəˈfəʊbɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arachnophobia?
Arachnophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: a · rak · nuh · FOH · bih · uh.
Is arachnophobia 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 /æˌræknəˈfəʊbɪə/ (a-rak-nuh-FOH-bih-uh).