How to pronounce rupophobic
Say it like roo-poh-FOH-beek. Rupophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- roo
- poh
- FOH
- beek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rupophobic 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.
- beekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rupophobic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roo-poh-FOH-beek.
What does rupophobic mean?
- Suffering from rupophobia; having an irrational fear of dirt and rubbish.
Where does rupophobic come from?
From rupophobia + -ic.
Questions about saying rupophobic
How do you pronounce rupophobic?
Say roo-poh-FOH-beek. The American pronunciation is /rupoʊˈfoʊbik/. In British English it is /ruːpəʊˈfəʊbik/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rupophobic?
Rupophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: roo · poh · FOH · beek.
Is rupophobic 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 /ruːpəʊˈfəʊbik/ (roo-poh-FOH-beek).