How to pronounce gynaecophobia
Say it like ghy-nih-kuh-FOH-bee-uh. Gynaecophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- ghy
- nih
- kuh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gynaecophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 gynaecophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ghy-nih-kuh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does gynaecophobia mean?
- An irrational fear of women.
Where does gynaecophobia come from?
From gynaeco- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with gynaecophobia
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Questions about saying gynaecophobia
How do you pronounce gynaecophobia?
Say ghy-nih-kuh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɡaɪnɪkəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ɡaɪnɪkəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gynaecophobia?
Gynaecophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: ghy · nih · kuh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is gynaecophobia 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 /ɡaɪnɪkəˈfəʊbiə/ (ghy-nih-kuh-FOH-bee-uh).