How to pronounce selenophobia
Say it like suh-lee-nuh-FOH-bee-uh. Selenophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- suh
- lee
- nuh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selenophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- 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 selenophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suh-lee-nuh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does selenophobia mean?
- An abnormal or irrational fear of the Moon.
- A fear of selenium due to its perceived status as a carcinogen and toxin.
Words that rhyme with selenophobia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of selenophobia.
Questions about saying selenophobia
How do you pronounce selenophobia?
Say suh-lee-nuh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /səˌlinəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /səˌliːnəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selenophobia?
Selenophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: suh · lee · nuh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is selenophobia 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 /səˌliːnəˈfəʊbiə/ (suh-lee-nuh-FOH-bee-uh).