How to Pronounce Neophobia

To pronounce "neophobia", say NEOPH-ob-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

neophobia

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/niːəˈfəʊbɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “neophobia”

"neophobia" has 3 syllables: neoph-ob-ia. It rhymes with theophobia, if that helps it stick.

What does neophobia mean?

noun

  1. The fear or hatred of novelty, new things, innovation, or unfamiliar places or situations.

Synonyms

cainophobiacainotophobiamisoneismtraditionalism

Antonyms

neophilia

Words that rhyme with neophobia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

theophobia

Related words

neophobeneophobicnostophobiacainophobiacainotophobiatechnophobiaideophobiakenophobia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neophobia"?▾

"Neophobia" has 3 syllables: neoph · ob · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "neophobia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "neophobia" is /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/.

What does "neophobia" mean?▾

Neophobia: The fear or hatred of novelty, new things, innovation, or unfamiliar places or situations.

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