word
Medical
Claustrophobia
klos-troh-FOH-bee-ah
/ˌklɔːstrəˈfoʊbiə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Claustrophobia
Dictionary meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of confined spaces.
Examples
- Her claustrophobia made MRI scans incredibly difficult.
Common mispronunciations
klaw-stroh-FOH-bee-ah
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on fourth syllable.
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