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How do i pronounce defenestraphobia?

"Defenestration" is the act of throwing something (or someone!) out of a window.

"Defenestration" is pronounced: deh-feh-nes-tray-shun

"Phobia" is a fear of something.

"Phobia" is pronounced: foh-bee-uh

Therefore, "defenestrationphobia" is pronounced: deh-feh-nes-tray-shun-foh-bee-uh

Breakdown:

* deh-feh - like "day" but with a shorter "a" sound

* nes - like "nest"

* tray-shun - like "treasure" but with a "sh" sound

* foh-bee-uh - like "hobby" with a "u" sound

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