How to pronounce claustrophobic
Say it like klaw-struh-FOH-bik. Claustrophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- klaw
- struh
- FOH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claustrophobic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of claustrophobic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: klos-truh-FOH-bik.
What does claustrophobic mean?
- Suffering from claustrophobia; being scared of being enclosed in a confined space.
- Cramped and confined, so as to induce claustrophobia.
- Someone with claustrophobia.
Where does claustrophobic come from?
From claustrophobia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with claustrophobic
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Questions about saying claustrophobic
How do you pronounce claustrophobic?
Say klaw-struh-FOH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌklɒstrəˈfəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claustrophobic?
Claustrophobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: klaw · struh · FOH · bik.
Is claustrophobic 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 /ˌklɒstrəˈfəʊbɪk/ (klos-truh-FOH-bik).