How to pronounce whorephobic
Say it like hor-FOH-bik. Whorephobic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- hor
- FOH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whorephobic 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.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whorephobic
- 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-bik.
What does whorephobic mean?
- Relating to, or exhibiting, whorephobia.
Where does whorephobic come from?
From whore + -phobic.
Words that rhyme with whorephobic
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Questions about saying whorephobic
How do you pronounce whorephobic?
Say hor-FOH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɔrˈfoʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɔːˈfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whorephobic?
Whorephobic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: hor · FOH · bik.
Is whorephobic 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 /ˌhɔːˈfəʊbɪk/ (haw-FOH-bik).