How to pronounce xanthophobia
Say it like zan-thuh-FOH-bee-uh. Xanthophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- zan
- thuh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep 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 xanthophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zan-thuh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does xanthophobia mean?
- Fear of the color yellow.
- An aversion to yellow light.
Where does xanthophobia come from?
From xantho- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with xanthophobia
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Questions about saying xanthophobia
How do you pronounce xanthophobia?
Say zan-thuh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /zænθəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /zænθəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthophobia?
Xanthophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: zan · thuh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is xanthophobia 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 /zænθəˈfəʊbiə/ (zan-thuh-FOH-bee-uh).