How to pronounce phobia
Say it like FOH-bee-uh. Phobia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊbiə/FOH-bee-uh
UK British/ˈfəʊbiə/FOH-bee-uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 phobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-bee-uh.
What does phobia mean?
noun
- An irrational, abnormal, or obsessive fear (of something).“I know someone with a strange phobia of ladders.”
- An aversion or dislike (of something).
Questions about saying phobia
How do you pronounce phobia?
Say FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phobia?
Phobia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · bee · uh.
Is phobia 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 /ˈfəʊbiə/ (FOH-bee-uh).