How to pronounce hydrophobia
Say it like hy-druh-FOH-bee-uh. Hydrophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- hy
- druh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- druhKeep 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 hydrophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-droh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does hydrophobia mean?
- An aversion to water, as a symptom of rabies; the disease of rabies itself.
- A morbid fear of water; aquaphobia.
- A lack of affinity for water; the quality of being hydrophobic
Words that rhyme with hydrophobia
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Questions about saying hydrophobia
How do you pronounce hydrophobia?
Say hy-druh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdrəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrophobia?
Hydrophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: hy · druh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is hydrophobia 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈfəʊbiə/ (hy-droh-FOH-bee-uh).