How to pronounce claustrophobe
Say it like KLAW-struh-fohb. Claustrophobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAW).
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- KLAW
- struh
- fohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claustrophobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of claustrophobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOS-truh-fohb.
What does claustrophobe mean?
- One who suffers from claustrophobia.
Where does claustrophobe come from?
From Latin claustrum (“a shut-in place”), from claudō (“to shut, close; to imprison, confine”) + -phobe.
Questions about saying claustrophobe
How do you pronounce claustrophobe?
Say KLAW-struh-fohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔstrəˌfoʊb/. In British English it is /ˈklɒstrəˌfəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claustrophobe?
Claustrophobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAW). Broken into parts: KLAW · struh · fohb.
Is claustrophobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈklɒstrəˌfəʊb/ (KLOS-truh-fohb).