How to pronounce gephyrophobia
Say it like juh-fy-ruh-FOH-bee-uh. Gephyrophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- juh
- fy
- ruh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gephyrophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep 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 gephyrophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: juh-fy-ruh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does gephyrophobia mean?
- An inordinate fear of bridges, especially crossing bridges.“Venice is a place to avoid if you suffer from gephyrophobia.”
Words that rhyme with gephyrophobia
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Questions about saying gephyrophobia
How do you pronounce gephyrophobia?
Say juh-fy-ruh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˌfaɪrəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /dʒəˌfaɪrəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gephyrophobia?
Gephyrophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: juh · fy · ruh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is gephyrophobia 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 /dʒəˌfaɪrəˈfəʊbiə/ (juh-fy-ruh-FOH-bee-uh).