How to Pronounce "hydrophobia"
word
ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə
hy-droh-FOH-bee-uh
hˌaɪdɹəfˈəʊbiə
hy-druh-FOH-bee-uh
Definition
Hydrophobia is an extreme fear of water, especially seen as a symptom of rabies in humans and animals. Historically, it refers to rabies itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə
British English
hˌaɪdɹəfˈəʊbiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-droh-FOH-bee-uh
UK
hy-druh-FOH-bee-uh
Listen in Context
Rabies often causes hydrophobia in animals.
Hydrophobia is an old term for rabies.
People with hydrophobia may panic near water.
The dog's sudden hydrophobia was the first clear sign of rabies.