How to Pronounce Neophobic

To pronounce "neophobic", say NEOPH-ob-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

NEOPH-ob-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “neophobic”

"neophobic" has 3 syllables: neoph-ob-ic.

What does neophobic mean?

noun

  1. A person or animal that fears or dislikes new or novel experiences or food.

adjective

  1. Relating to neophiles or to neophilia; fearing or disliking novelty and that which is new

Synonyms

paleophobic

Antonyms

neophobicpaleophilic

Related words

neophobeneophobianeophileneophiliactechnophobecainotophobiaphobiancainophobia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neophobic"?▾

"Neophobic" has 3 syllables: neoph · ob · ic.

What does "neophobic" mean?▾

Neophobic: A person or animal that fears or dislikes new or novel experiences or food.

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