How to pronounce gelotophobe
Say it like JEL-uh-tuh-fohb. Gelotophobe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- uh
- tuh
- fohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelotophobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELSay 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.
- tuhKeep 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 gelotophobe
- 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: JEL-uh-tuh-fohb.
What does gelotophobe mean?
- A person who experiences gelotophobia, one who fears being laughed at.
Questions about saying gelotophobe
How do you pronounce gelotophobe?
Say JEL-uh-tuh-fohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛlətəˌfoʊb/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛlətəˌfəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelotophobe?
Gelotophobe has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · uh · tuh · fohb.
Is gelotophobe 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 /ˈdʒɛlətəˌfəʊb/ (JEL-uh-tuh-fohb).