How to Pronounce xenophobia
Language: English (from Greek) IPA: /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/
Pronunciation explanation
ZEN-uh-FOH-bee-uh. Five syllables. The "x" is pronounced /z/ in this word (Greek origin, where "ξ" = "xen"). Stress is on the third syllable.
Practice tip
ZEN-uh-FOH-bee-uh. The X sounds like Z.
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