How to pronounce triskaidekaphobia
Say it like tris-ky-dek-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Triskaidekaphobia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH).
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- tris
- ky
- dek
- uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triskaidekaphobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dekKeep this part quick and light. 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 triskaidekaphobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tris-ky-dek-uh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does triskaidekaphobia mean?
- Fear or dislike of the number thirteen (13).
Where does triskaidekaphobia come from?
From triskaideka- (“thirteen”) + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with triskaidekaphobia
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Questions about saying triskaidekaphobia
How do you pronounce triskaidekaphobia?
Say tris-ky-dek-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrɪskaɪdɛkəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌtrɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triskaidekaphobia?
Triskaidekaphobia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (FOH). Broken into parts: tris · ky · dek · uh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is triskaidekaphobia 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 /ˌtrɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbiə/ (tris-ky-dek-uh-FOH-bee-uh).