How to Pronounce Arachnophobia

To pronounce "arachnophobia", say AR-achn-oph-ob-ia — 5 syllables, IPA /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “arachnophobia”

"arachnophobia" has 5 syllables: ar-achn-oph-ob-ia.

What does arachnophobia mean?

noun

  1. An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids (especially spiders).

Synonyms

spider-fearspiderphobia

Related words

arachniphobiaarachnephobiaarachnophobespider-feararachnophobiacaraneophobiaarachnophobicarachnophile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arachnophobia"?▾

"Arachnophobia" has 5 syllables: ar · achn · oph · ob · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "arachnophobia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arachnophobia" is /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/.

What does "arachnophobia" mean?▾

Arachnophobia: An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids (especially spiders).

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