How to pronounce neophobia
Say it like nee-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Neophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- nee
- uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- 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 neophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nee-uh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does neophobia mean?
- The fear or hatred of novelty, new things, innovation, or unfamiliar places or situations.
Where does neophobia come from?
From neo- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with neophobia
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Questions about saying neophobia
How do you pronounce neophobia?
Say nee-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /niəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /niːəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neophobia?
Neophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: nee · uh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is neophobia 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 /niːəˈfəʊbiə/ (nee-uh-FOH-bee-uh).