How to pronounce submechanophobia
Say it like suhb-mek-an-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Submechanophobia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH).
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- suhb
- mek
- an
- uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submechanophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- mekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 submechanophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suhb-mek-an-uh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does submechanophobia mean?
- A fear of man-made objects submerged partially or fully underwater.
Where does submechanophobia come from?
From sub- + mechano- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with submechanophobia
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Questions about saying submechanophobia
How do you pronounce submechanophobia?
Say suhb-mek-an-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbmɛkænəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbmɛkænəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submechanophobia?
Submechanophobia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH). Broken into parts: suhb · mek · an · uh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is submechanophobia 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 /ˌsʌbmɛkænəˈfəʊbiə/ (suhb-mek-an-uh-FOH-bee-uh).