How to pronounce emetophobic
Say it like ih-met-uh-FOH-bik. Emetophobic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- ih
- met
- uh
- FOH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emetophobic 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of emetophobic
- 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-bik.
What does emetophobic mean?
- Pertaining to, or afflicted with, emetophobia, a morbid fear of vomiting.
Where does emetophobic come from?
From emetophobia + -ic or emeto- + -phobic.
Words that rhyme with emetophobic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emetophobic.
Questions about saying emetophobic
How do you pronounce emetophobic?
Say ih-met-uh-FOH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌmɛtəˈfoʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˌmɛtəˈfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emetophobic?
Emetophobic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: ih · met · uh · FOH · bik.
Is emetophobic 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 /ɪˌmɛtəˈfəʊbɪk/ (ih-met-uh-FOH-bik).