How to pronounce belonephobia
Say it like BEL-oh-nef-oh-bee-uh. Belonephobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- oh
- nef
- oh
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belonephobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nefKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. 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 belonephobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEL-oh-nef-oh-bee-uh.
What does belonephobia mean?
- An irrational fear of needles and pins, usually resulting in abnormal behavior and anxiety.
Questions about saying belonephobia
How do you pronounce belonephobia?
Say BEL-oh-nef-oh-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛloʊnɛfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˈbɛləʊnɛfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belonephobia?
Belonephobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · oh · nef · oh · bee · uh.
Is belonephobia 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 /ˈbɛləʊnɛfəʊbiə/ (BEL-oh-nef-oh-bee-uh).