How to Pronounce "phobias"

word

ˈfoʊbiəz

FOH-bee-uhz

fˈəʊbiəz

FOH-bee-uhz

Definition

Strong, often irrational fears of certain things or situations that can cause anxiety or avoidance. Common examples include fear of heights, spiders, or public speaking.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈfoʊbiəz

British English

fˈəʊbiəz

Simplified Pronunciation

FOH-bee-uhz

Listen in Context

Many people have different phobias.

She studies phobias in her psychology class.

Some phobias start in childhood.

He has so many phobias that it's hard for him to go outside sometimes.