How to pronounce gayphobia
Say it like gay-FOH-bee-uh. Gayphobia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- gay
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gayphobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 gayphobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gay-FOH-bee-uh.
What does gayphobia mean?
- Fear, dislike, or hatred of gay men.
- Fear, dislike, or hatred of gay people in general.
Where does gayphobia come from?
From gay + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with gayphobia
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Questions about saying gayphobia
How do you pronounce gayphobia?
Say gay-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɡeɪˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ɡeɪˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gayphobia?
Gayphobia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: gay · FOH · bee · uh.
Is gayphobia 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 /ɡeɪˈfəʊbiə/ (gay-FOH-bee-uh).