How to pronounce carcinophobia
Say it like kar-sih-nuh-FOH-bee-uh. Carcinophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- kar
- sih
- nuh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carcinophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- 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 carcinophobia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kah-sih-nuh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does carcinophobia mean?
- Inordinate dread of contracting cancer.
Where does carcinophobia come from?
From carcino- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with carcinophobia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carcinophobia.
Questions about saying carcinophobia
How do you pronounce carcinophobia?
Say kar-sih-nuh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrsɪnəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːsɪnəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carcinophobia?
Carcinophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: kar · sih · nuh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is carcinophobia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɑːsɪnəˈfəʊbiə/ (kah-sih-nuh-FOH-bee-uh).