How to pronounce lycophobia
Say it like ly-kuh-FOH-bee-uh. Lycophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- ly
- kuh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lycophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep 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 lycophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ly-kuh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does lycophobia mean?
- Fear of wolves.
Where does lycophobia come from?
From lyco- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with lycophobia
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Questions about saying lycophobia
How do you pronounce lycophobia?
Say ly-kuh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlaɪkəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌlaɪkəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lycophobia?
Lycophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: ly · kuh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is lycophobia 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 /ˌlaɪkəˈfəʊbiə/ (ly-kuh-FOH-bee-uh).