How to pronounce xenophobe
Say it like ZEN-uh-fohb. Xenophobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN).
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US American/ˈzɛnəfoʊb/ZEN-uh-fohb
UK British/ˈzɛnəfəʊb/ZEN-uh-fohb
- ZEN
- uh
- fohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenophobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of xenophobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZEN-uh-fohb.
What does xenophobe mean?
noun
- One who hates or fears strangers or foreigners.
Questions about saying xenophobe
How do you pronounce xenophobe?
Say ZEN-uh-fohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛnəfoʊb/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnəfəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenophobe?
Xenophobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEN). Broken into parts: ZEN · uh · fohb.
Is xenophobe 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 /ˈzɛnəfəʊb/ (ZEN-uh-fohb).