page fright

Questions

What does page fright mean?

A writer's feeling of anxiety when faced with a blank page and uncertain how to begin writing.

Where does page fright come from?

A pun from page and stage fright.

How to pronounce page fright

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “page fright”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “page fright”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “page fright” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.