How to Pronounce Claustrophobic

To pronounce "claustrophobic", say CLAUSTR-oph-ob-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CLAUSTR-oph-ob-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “claustrophobic”

"claustrophobic" has 4 syllables: claustr-oph-ob-ic. It rhymes with aerobic and phobic, if that helps it stick.

What does claustrophobic mean?

noun

  1. Someone with claustrophobia

adjective

  1. Suffering from claustrophobia; being scared of being enclosed in a confined space.
  2. Cramped and confined, so as to induce claustrophobia.

Words that rhyme with claustrophobic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aerobicphobicanaerobichomophobicbobakbobekchrobakdobekkobakrobak

Related words

afraidconfinedclaustrophilicclaustralagoraphobiccloistralacrophobiccancerphobic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "claustrophobic"?▾

"Claustrophobic" has 4 syllables: claustr · oph · ob · ic.

What does "claustrophobic" mean?▾

Claustrophobic: Someone with claustrophobia

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