How to pronounce homophobia
Say it like hoh-muh-FOH-bee-uh. Homophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce homophobia. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- hoh
- muh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep 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 homophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-muh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does homophobia mean?
- Hatred, fear, aversion, or prejudice towards homosexuals.
- Hatred, fear, aversion, or prejudice towards LGBTQ people in general.
Where does homophobia come from?
From homo- (short for and prefix of homosexual) + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with homophobia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homophobia.
Questions about saying homophobia
How do you pronounce homophobia?
Say hoh-muh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊməˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊməˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homophobia?
Homophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: hoh · muh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is homophobia 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 /ˌhəʊməˈfəʊbiə/ (hoh-muh-FOH-bee-uh).