How to Pronounce "claustrophobia"
word
ˌkɫɔstɹəˈfoʊbiə
klaw-struh-FOH-bee-uh
klˌɒstɹəfˈəʊbiə
klos-truh-FOH-bee-uh
Definition
Claustrophobia is a strong fear of being in small or enclosed spaces, like elevators or crowded rooms.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɫɔstɹəˈfoʊbiə
British English
klˌɒstɹəfˈəʊbiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
klaw-struh-FOH-bee-uh
UK
klos-truh-FOH-bee-uh
Listen in Context
She has claustrophobia and avoids elevators.
People with claustrophobia feel anxious in small rooms.
My friend suffers from claustrophobia.
Whenever the door closed, his claustrophobia kicked in and he panicked.