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How to pronounce exophoric

Say it like ek-SOF-uh-rik. Exophoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOF).

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US American/ɛkˈsɑfərɪk/ek-SOF-uh-rik
UK British/ˌɛksəˈfɔːrɪk/ek-suh-FAW-rik
  • ek
  • SOF
  • uh
  • rik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Exophoric pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. SOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  3. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  4. rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of exophoric

  • The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.

British respelling: ek-suh-FAW-rik.

What does exophoric mean?

adjective
  1. Relating to, or afflicted with, exophoria.
noun
  1. A person who has exophoria.
adjective
  1. Relating to, or exhibiting, exophora.

Where does exophoric come from?

From exophoria + -ic.

Questions about saying exophoric

How do you pronounce exophoric?

Say ek-SOF-uh-rik. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsɑfərɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛksəˈfɔːrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in exophoric?

Exophoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOF). Broken into parts: ek · SOF · uh · rik.

Is exophoric pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌɛksəˈfɔːrɪk/ (ek-suh-FAW-rik).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).