How to pronounce pornophobic
Say it like por-nuh-FOH-bik. Pornophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- por
- nuh
- FOH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pornophobic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 pornophobic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: paw-nuh-FOH-bik.
What does pornophobic mean?
- Relating to or characteristic of pornophobia or pornophobes.“Movements to close pornographic theaters and shops are run by a bunch of religious nutcase pornophobic censors.”
Where does pornophobic come from?
From porno- + -phobic.
Words that rhyme with pornophobic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pornophobic.
Questions about saying pornophobic
How do you pronounce pornophobic?
Say por-nuh-FOH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔrnəˈfoʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɔːnəˈfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pornophobic?
Pornophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: por · nuh · FOH · bik.
Is pornophobic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɔːnəˈfəʊbɪk/ (paw-nuh-FOH-bik).