How to pronounce whorephobia
Say it like hor-FOH-bee-uh. Whorephobia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- hor
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whorephobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- horGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 whorephobia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: haw-FOH-bee-uh.
What does whorephobia mean?
- Hatred of sex workers.
Where does whorephobia come from?
From whore + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with whorephobia
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Questions about saying whorephobia
How do you pronounce whorephobia?
Say hor-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɔrˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌhɔːˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whorephobia?
Whorephobia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: hor · FOH · bee · uh.
Is whorephobia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhɔːˈfəʊbiə/ (haw-FOH-bee-uh).