How to pronounce emetophobia
Say it like ih-met-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Emetophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- ih
- met
- uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emetophobia 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.
- metGive 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 emetophobia
- 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-FOH-bee-uh.
What does emetophobia mean?
- An inordinate fear of vomit or vomiting, especially in public.
Where does emetophobia come from?
From emeto- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with emetophobia
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Questions about saying emetophobia
How do you pronounce emetophobia?
Say ih-met-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌmɛtəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ɪˌmɛtəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emetophobia?
Emetophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: ih · met · uh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is emetophobia 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 /ɪˌmɛtəˈfəʊbiə/ (ih-met-uh-FOH-bee-uh).