How to pronounce thanatophobia
Say it like than-uh-tuh-FOH-bee-uh. Thanatophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- than
- uh
- tuh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thanatophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 thanatophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: than-uh-tuh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does thanatophobia mean?
- A fear of death.
Where does thanatophobia come from?
From thanato- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with thanatophobia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thanatophobia.
Questions about saying thanatophobia
How do you pronounce thanatophobia?
Say than-uh-tuh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌθænətəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌθænətəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thanatophobia?
Thanatophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: than · uh · tuh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is thanatophobia 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 /ˌθænətəˈfəʊbiə/ (than-uh-tuh-FOH-bee-uh).