How to pronounce aerophobia
Say it like er-oh-FOH-bee-uh. Aerophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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US American/ˌɛroʊˈfoʊbiə/er-oh-FOH-bee-uh
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- er
- oh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does aerophobia mean?
noun
- A pathological aversion or sensitivity to air or the movement of air, especially as a symptom of rabies.“The patient was diagnosed after displaying both aerophobia and acute hydrophobia.”
- An aversion to fresh air, drafts or breezes.“I can't understand your aerophobia on days this warm.”
- Fear of flying“Many first-time flyers suffer from aerophobia, though some hide it better than others.”
Where does aerophobia come from?
From aero- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with aerophobia
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Questions about saying aerophobia
How do you pronounce aerophobia?
Say er-oh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛroʊˈfoʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerophobia?
Aerophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: er · oh · FOH · bee · uh.