How to pronounce xenophobic
Say it like zen-uh-FOB-ik. Xenophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOB).
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- zen
- uh
- FOB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenophobic 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.
- FOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of xenophobic
American and British speakers say xenophobic in essentially the same way: /ˌzɛnəˈfɑbɪk/ in the US and /ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: zen-uh-FOH-bik.
What does xenophobic mean?
- Exhibiting or characterized by xenophobia, a fear or hatred of strangers, foreigners, or extraterrestial life.
- A xenophobe.
Questions about saying xenophobic
How do you pronounce xenophobic?
Say zen-uh-FOB-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌzɛnəˈfɑbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenophobic?
Xenophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOB). Broken into parts: zen · uh · FOB · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say xenophobic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌzɛnəˈfɑbɪk/ and the British form is /ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.