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agoraphobia

Definition:

(nou) a morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbiə

Examples:

Dick suffered depression and agoraphobia, a fear of public places.

He suffered from agoraphobia, a fear of public places.

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Common mistakes of agoraphobia pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "AG-or-a-phobia." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌæɡ.ə.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ (US) and /ˌæɡ.ə.rəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "fo" in "agoraphobia" to get the stress right.
Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "agoraphobia" with a short "a" sound at the beginning, like "a-goraphobia." The correct pronunciation starts with the vowel sound /æ/ as in "cat." Tip: Practice saying "cat" before "agoraphobia" to adjust the vowel sound.
Syllable division: Learners often merge syllables, saying "agorafobia." The correct division is four syllables: /ˌæɡ.ə.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ (US) and /ˌæɡ.ə.rəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ (UK). Tip: Break the word down slowly into its syllables while pronouncing.
Ending sound: Some may drop the final "a," saying "agoraphobi." The correct pronunciation includes the "a" sound at the end: /ˌæɡ.ə.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ (US) and /ˌæɡ.ə.rəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the last syllable to ensure you include the ending sound.
Consonant clarity: A common mistake is slurring the "g" and "r" sounds, leading to "agorafobia." Ensure the "g" is pronounced clearly as /ɡ/. Tip: Practice saying "go" and "red" to help clarify these consonants in "agoraphobia."

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "agoraphobia" in American English?

In American English, "agoraphobia" is pronounced as /ˌæɡərəˈfoʊbiə/. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "pho," and the "a" in the first syllable is pronounced like "a" in "cat."

What is the British pronunciation of "agoraphobia"?

In British English, "agoraphobia" is pronounced as /ˌæɡərəˈfəʊbiə/. The main difference is in the vowel sound in the third syllable, where "pho" is pronounced like "fo" in "go."

How many syllables are in "agoraphobia"?

"Agoraphobia" has six syllables: a-go-ra-pho-bi-a. Each syllable is pronounced clearly, and the stress falls on the third syllable, "pho."

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "agoraphobia"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "agoraphobia" with the stress on the first syllable instead of the third. Additionally, some may confuse the "ph" sound, pronouncing it like "f" instead of the correct "fo."