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arachnophobia
Definition:
(nou) a morbid fear of spiders
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He is also scared of the word arachnophobia.
It gives me arachnophobia just looking at it.
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Common mistakes of arachnophobia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-ˌrach-nophobia". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "a-ˈrach-nophobia". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "rach" when practicing.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some pronounce "arachnophobia" with a heavy "a" sound at the beginning, like "ˈa-rachnophobia". The first syllable should be a schwa sound: "ə-ˈrach-nophobia". Tip: Practice saying it quickly to soften the initial "a".
- Ignoring the "n" sound: It's common to drop the "n" in the second syllable, saying "ara-ˈchophobia". The correct pronunciation includes the "n": "a-ˈrach-nophobia". Tip: Slow down your speech to ensure each sound is clear.
- Mispronouncing the "ph": Some learners say "f" instead of "ph", resulting in "arachnofobia". The correct sound is "ph" as in "phone": "a-ˈrach-nophobia". Tip: Remember that "ph" in English typically sounds like "f".
- Skipping the last syllable: A frequent mistake is omitting the final "ia", pronouncing it as "arachnophob". The correct pronunciation includes the ending: "a-ˈrach-nophobia". Tip: Always finish with a clear "ia" to complete the word.