How to pronounce rupophobia
Say it like roo-poh-FOH-bee-uh. Rupophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- roo
- poh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rupophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of rupophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roo-poh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does rupophobia mean?
- The fear of rubbish or dirt.
Words that rhyme with rupophobia
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Questions about saying rupophobia
How do you pronounce rupophobia?
Say roo-poh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /rupoʊˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ruːpəʊˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rupophobia?
Rupophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: roo · poh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is rupophobia 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 /ruːpəʊˈfəʊbiə/ (roo-poh-FOH-bee-uh).