How to pronounce atelophobia
Say it like uh-tel-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Atelophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- uh
- tel
- uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atelophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 atelophobia
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-tel-uh-FOH-beer.
What does atelophobia mean?
- The fear of imperfection or not being good enough.
Where does atelophobia come from?
From a- + telo- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with atelophobia
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Questions about saying atelophobia
How do you pronounce atelophobia?
Say uh-tel-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˌtɛləˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /əˌtɛləˈfəʊbɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atelophobia?
Atelophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: uh · tel · uh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is atelophobia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /əˌtɛləˈfəʊbɪə/ (uh-tel-uh-FOH-beer).