How to pronounce emetophobe
Say it like ih-MET-uh-fohb. Emetophobe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- ih
- MET
- uh
- fohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emetophobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of emetophobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-MET-uh-fohb.
What does emetophobe mean?
- One who fears vomit or regurgitation; one suffering from emetophobia.
Where does emetophobe come from?
As emeto- + -phobe, From emetophobia
Questions about saying emetophobe
How do you pronounce emetophobe?
Say ih-MET-uh-fohb. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɛtəˌfoʊb/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɛtəˌfəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emetophobe?
Emetophobe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: ih · MET · uh · fohb.
Is emetophobe 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 /ɪˈmɛtəˌfəʊb/ (ih-MET-uh-fohb).