How to pronounce phobias
Say it like FOH-bee-uz. Phobias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊbiəz/FOH-bee-uz
UK British/ˈfəʊbiəz/FOH-bee-uz
- FOH
- bee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phobias 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phobias
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-bee-uz.
What does phobias mean?
noun
- plural of phobia How to pronounce phobia
Questions about saying phobias
How do you pronounce phobias?
Say FOH-bee-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊbiəz/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊbiəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phobias?
Phobias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · bee · uz.
Is phobias 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 /ˈfəʊbiəz/ (FOH-bee-uz).