How to pronounce polyphobia
Say it like pah-lee-FOH-bee-uh. Polyphobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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US American/ˌpɑliˈfoʊbiə/pah-lee-FOH-bee-uh
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- pah
- lee
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyphobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
What does polyphobia mean?
noun
- Fear of many things; a collection of fears.
- Fear, hatred, or dislike of, or prejudice against, polyamory or polyamorous people.
Where does polyphobia come from?
From poly- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with polyphobia
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Questions about saying polyphobia
How do you pronounce polyphobia?
Say pah-lee-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈfoʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyphobia?
Polyphobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: pah · lee · FOH · bee · uh.