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title: "How to pronounce \"xerophobia\" in English | SayItVid"
description: "Learn how to say \"xerophobia\" correctly. Watch real-life video examples and master your English pronunciation with SayItVid."
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# How to pronounce "xerophobia" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/ksɛrɒfɒbɪæ/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **xe·ro·pho·bi·a**

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- A fear of dryness.


## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "xerophobia"

- **Syllables**: xe · ro · pho · bi · a
- **IPA**: `/ksɛrɒfɒbɪæ/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Related Pronunciations

[xenophobia](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/xenophobia), [xerophobic](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/xerophobic), [xenophobiac](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/xenophobiac), [xenophobian](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/xenophobian), [xenophobic](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/xenophobic), [xenophonia](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/xenophonia), [xerophagia](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/xerophagia), [xerophobe](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/xerophobe)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “xerophobia”?
“xerophobia” is pronounced /ksɛrɒfɒbɪæ/ (xe · ro · pho · bi · a). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “xerophobia”?
“xerophobia” has 5 syllables: xe · ro · pho · bi · a.

### What does “xerophobia” mean?
A fear of dryness.


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