How to pronounce cynophobia
Say it like sy-nuh-FOH-bee-uh. Cynophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- sy
- nuh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cynophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 cynophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-nuh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does cynophobia mean?
- An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines.
Where does cynophobia come from?
From cyno- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with cynophobia
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Questions about saying cynophobia
How do you pronounce cynophobia?
Say sy-nuh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cynophobia?
Cynophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: sy · nuh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is cynophobia 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 /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbiə/ (sy-nuh-FOH-bee-uh).