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xenophobia
Definition:
(nou) a fear of foreigners or strangers
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌzenəˈfəʊbɪə
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Racism and xenophobia are pretty much the same thing.
It is the opposite of xenophobia or xenophoby.
That's the complete opposite of xenophobia.
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Common mistakes of xenophobia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "xe-no-'phobia". The correct stress is on the last syllable: /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/ (US), /ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "phobia" part to get the stress right.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "xenophobia" with an "e" sound like in "see". The first syllable should have a short "e" sound, as in /ˈzɛn/. Tip: Practice saying "zen" to help with the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "x": The initial "x" in "xenophobia" can be mispronounced with an exaggerated sound, like "ks". The correct sound is a soft "z": /ˈzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/ (US), /ˈzɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ (UK). Tip: Think of "zebra" to guide your pronunciation of "x".
- Skipping syllables: Some speakers may rush and omit the middle syllable, pronouncing it as "zenophobia". Each syllable is important: /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/ (US), /ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ (UK). Tip: Break it down into three parts: "ze-na-fo-bi-a".
- Confusing "ph" with "f": People sometimes pronounce "ph" as an "f" sound, saying "xenofobia". The correct pronunciation uses a "f" sound only in "phobia": /ˈfoʊbiə/ (US), /ˈfəʊbɪə/ (UK). Tip: Remember, "ph" is pronounced like "f" only in the second part of the word.