How to pronounce clithrophobia
Say it like klih-thruh-FOH-bee-uh. Clithrophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- klih
- thruh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clithrophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thruhKeep 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.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of clithrophobia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: klih-thruh-FOH-bee-uh.
What does clithrophobia mean?
- A fear of being locked in.
Words that rhyme with clithrophobia
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Questions about saying clithrophobia
How do you pronounce clithrophobia?
Say klih-thruh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /klɪθrəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /klɪθrəˈfəʊbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clithrophobia?
Clithrophobia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: klih · thruh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is clithrophobia 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 /klɪθrəˈfəʊbiə/ (klih-thruh-FOH-bee-uh).