How to pronounce pluralphobia
Say it like PLUUR-ul-foh-bee-uh. Pluralphobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR).
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- PLUUR
- ul
- foh
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluralphobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohGive this part a little weight. 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 pluralphobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PLOOR-rul-foh-bee-uh.
What does pluralphobia mean?
- The dislike, denial, or stigmatization of, or prejudice against, people with multiplicity (the psychological condition).
Where does pluralphobia come from?
From plural + -phobia.
Questions about saying pluralphobia
How do you pronounce pluralphobia?
Say PLUUR-ul-foh-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʊrəlˌfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˈplʊərəlˌfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluralphobia?
Pluralphobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: PLUUR · ul · foh · bee · uh.
Is pluralphobia 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 /ˈplʊərəlˌfəʊbiə/ (PLOOR-rul-foh-bee-uh).