How to pronounce misophonia
Say it like mis-uh-FOH-nee-uh. Misophonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- mis
- uh
- FOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misophonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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.
- neeKeep 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 misophonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-uh-FOH-nee-uh.
What does misophonia mean?
- A neurological disorder in which negative experiences, such as anger or disgust, are triggered by specific sounds.
Where does misophonia come from?
From miso- (“hatred”) + -phonia.
Words that rhyme with misophonia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misophonia.
Questions about saying misophonia
How do you pronounce misophonia?
Say mis-uh-FOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪsəˈfoʊniə/. In British English it is /ˌmɪsəˈfəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misophonia?
Misophonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: mis · uh · FOH · nee · uh.
Is misophonia 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 /ˌmɪsəˈfəʊniə/ (mis-uh-FOH-nee-uh).