How to Pronounce "acrophobia"
word
ˌækɹəˈfoʊbiə
ak-ruh-FOH-bee-uh
ˌækɹəfˈəʊbiə
ak-ruh-FOH-bee-uh
Definition
An intense fear of heights, which can cause anxiety or panic when a person is in a high place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌækɹəˈfoʊbiə
British English
ˌækɹəfˈəʊbiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-ruh-FOH-bee-uh
UK
ak-ruh-FOH-bee-uh
Listen in Context
She has acrophobia and cannot climb ladders.
People with acrophobia feel scared near the edge of tall buildings.
My brother's acrophobia stopped him from riding the Ferris wheel.
Even seeing photos from tall places can trigger my acrophobia.