How to pronounce xenophobia
Say it like zen-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Xenophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- zen
- uh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 xenophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zen-uh-FOH-bih-uh.
What does xenophobia mean?
- A fear, antipathy, or hatred of strangers or foreigners.
Where does xenophobia come from?
From xeno- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with xenophobia
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Questions about saying xenophobia
How do you pronounce xenophobia?
Say zen-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenophobia?
Xenophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: zen · uh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is xenophobia 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 /ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ (zen-uh-FOH-bih-uh).