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
US
FOH-bee-uhz
UK
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.