How to Pronounce Hydrophobia

To pronounce "hydrophobia", say HYDROPH-ob-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hydrophobia”

"hydrophobia" has 3 syllables: hydroph-ob-ia.

What does hydrophobia mean?

noun

  1. An aversion to water, as a symptom of rabies; the disease of rabies itself.
  2. A morbid fear of water; aquaphobia.

Synonyms

aquaphobiahydrophobywater-fearwaterfright

Related words

madnessrabieshydrophobypseudohydrophobiaaerophobiahydromaniahydropeniapathophobia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hydrophobia"?▾

"Hydrophobia" has 3 syllables: hydroph · ob · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "hydrophobia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hydrophobia" is /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/.

What does "hydrophobia" mean?▾

Hydrophobia: An aversion to water, as a symptom of rabies; the disease of rabies itself.

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