To pronounce "homophobe", say HOM-oph-ob-e — 4 syllables, IPA /[ˈhɒməˌfəʊb]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
homophobe
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"homophobe" has 4 syllables: hom-oph-ob-e. It rhymes with chromophobe, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Homophobe" has 4 syllables: hom · oph · ob · e.
The IPA transcription of "homophobe" is /[ˈhɒməˌfəʊb]/.
Homophobe: A person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality.
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