How to Pronounce Xenophobia

To pronounce "xenophobia", say XEN-oph-ob-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “xenophobia”

"xenophobia" has 4 syllables: xen-oph-ob-ia. It rhymes with obeah and agoraphobia, if that helps it stick.

What does xenophobia mean?

noun

  1. A fear of strangers or foreigners.
  2. A fear of aliens.

Synonyms

xenophoby

Antonyms

allophiliaxenomaniaxenophiliaxenophily

Words that rhyme with xenophobia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

obeahagoraphobiaphobiahomophobiaclaustrophobiacobaeacancerphobiacobiarobia

Related words

xenophobichomophobiaxenophobeintolerancehatredhostilityalienationracism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "xenophobia"?▾

"Xenophobia" has 4 syllables: xen · oph · ob · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "xenophobia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "xenophobia" is /zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/.

What does "xenophobia" mean?▾

Xenophobia: A fear of strangers or foreigners.

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