How to pronounce hodophobic
Say it like hod-uh-FOH-bik. Hodophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- hod
- uh
- FOH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hodophobic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hodophobic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hod-oh-FOH-bik.
What does hodophobic mean?
- Of the dendrites of neurons: tending not to form branches.
- Suffering from hodophobia; pathologically afraid of travel.
Words that rhyme with hodophobic
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Questions about saying hodophobic
How do you pronounce hodophobic?
Say hod-uh-FOH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑdəˈfoʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɒdəʊˈfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hodophobic?
Hodophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: hod · uh · FOH · bik.
Is hodophobic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhɒdəʊˈfəʊbɪk/ (hod-oh-FOH-bik).