How to pronounce polyphobic
Say it like pol-ee-FOH-bik. Polyphobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- pol
- ee
- FOH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyphobic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polyphobic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pol-ee-FOH-bik.
What does polyphobic mean?
- Relating to or characteristic of polyphobia.
Where does polyphobic come from?
From polyphobia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with polyphobic
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Questions about saying polyphobic
How do you pronounce polyphobic?
Say pol-ee-FOH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈfoʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyphobic?
Polyphobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: pol · ee · FOH · bik.
Is polyphobic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒliˈfəʊbɪk/ (pol-ee-FOH-bik).