How to pronounce homophobe
Say it like HOH-muh-fohb. Homophobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- muh
- fohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homophobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep 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 homophobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-muh-fohb.
What does homophobe mean?
- One who is prejudiced against homosexual people, or LGBTQ people in general; one who exhibits homophobia.
- A person who fears sameness.
- A person who fears men.
Where does homophobe come from?
Back-formation from homophobia, equivalent to homo- + -phobe (notice in Greek it would refer to a self-hater).
Questions about saying homophobe
How do you pronounce homophobe?
Say HOH-muh-fohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊməˌfoʊb/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊməˌfəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homophobe?
Homophobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · muh · fohb.
Is homophobe 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 /ˈhəʊməˌfəʊb/ (HOH-muh-fohb).