How to pronounce lachanophobia
Say it like lak-uh-nuh-FOH-bee-uh. Lachanophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- lak
- uh
- nuh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lachanophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 lachanophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lak-uh-nuh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does lachanophobia mean?
- An irrational fear of vegetables.
Words that rhyme with lachanophobia
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Questions about saying lachanophobia
How do you pronounce lachanophobia?
Say lak-uh-nuh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlækənəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lachanophobia?
Lachanophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: lak · uh · nuh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is lachanophobia 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 /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbiə/ (lak-uh-nuh-FOH-bee-uh).