How to pronounce telephobia
Say it like tel-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Telephobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- tel
- uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telephobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 telephobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tel-uh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does telephobia mean?
- A fear or dislike of talking on the telephone.
- A fear or dislike of television.
Where does telephobia come from?
From tele- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with telephobia
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Questions about saying telephobia
How do you pronounce telephobia?
Say tel-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛləˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌtɛləˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telephobia?
Telephobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: tel · uh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is telephobia 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 /ˌtɛləˈfəʊbiə/ (tel-uh-FOH-bee-uh).