How to pronounce trypophobia
Say it like trip-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Trypophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- trip
- uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trypophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tripGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 trypophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: trip-uh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does trypophobia mean?
- An irrational or obsessive fear of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes, such as those found in honeycombs.
Words that rhyme with trypophobia
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Questions about saying trypophobia
How do you pronounce trypophobia?
Say trip-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrɪpəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌtrɪpəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trypophobia?
Trypophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: trip · uh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is trypophobia 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 /ˌtrɪpəˈfəʊbiə/ (trip-uh-FOH-bee-uh).