How to pronounce katsaridaphobia
Say it like kat-sar-ih-duh-FOH-bee-uh. Katsaridaphobia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH).
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- kat
- sar
- ih
- duh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Katsaridaphobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sarGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep 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 katsaridaphobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kat-sar-ih-duh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does katsaridaphobia mean?
- Fear or dislike of cockroaches.
Words that rhyme with katsaridaphobia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of katsaridaphobia.
Questions about saying katsaridaphobia
How do you pronounce katsaridaphobia?
Say kat-sar-ih-duh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /kætˌsærɪdəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /kætˌsærɪdəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in katsaridaphobia?
Katsaridaphobia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH). Broken into parts: kat · sar · ih · duh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is katsaridaphobia 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 /kætˌsærɪdəˈfəʊbiə/ (kat-sar-ih-duh-FOH-bee-uh).