How to pronounce homophobic
Say it like hoh-muh-FOH-bik. Homophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- hoh
- muh
- FOH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homophobic 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homophobic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-muh-foh-bik.
What does homophobic mean?
- prejudiced against homosexual people
Where does homophobic come from?
From homo- (“homosexual”) + -phobic.
Words that rhyme with homophobic
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Questions about saying homophobic
How do you pronounce homophobic?
Say hoh-muh-FOH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊməˈfoʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊməˌfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homophobic?
Homophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: hoh · muh · FOH · bik.
Is homophobic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈhəʊməˌfəʊbɪk/ (HOH-muh-foh-bik).