xerophobia

Questions

What does xerophobia mean?

A fear of dryness.

Where does xerophobia come from?

From xero- + -phobia.

How to pronounce xerophobia

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “xerophobia”.
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 “xerophobia”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “xerophobia” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.