How to pronounce scoleciphobia
Say it like skoh-luh-sih-FOH-bee-uh. Scoleciphobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- skoh
- luh
- sih
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoleciphobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 scoleciphobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skoh-luh-sih-FOH-bee-uh.
What does scoleciphobia mean?
- The fear of worms.
Words that rhyme with scoleciphobia
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Questions about saying scoleciphobia
How do you pronounce scoleciphobia?
Say skoh-luh-sih-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌskoʊləsɪˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌskəʊləsɪˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoleciphobia?
Scoleciphobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: skoh · luh · sih · FOH · bee · uh.
Is scoleciphobia 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 /ˌskəʊləsɪˈfəʊbiə/ (skoh-luh-sih-FOH-bee-uh).