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How do you say calxophobia?

"Calxophobia" is already pronounced correctly! It's a long word, so it can be tricky to say. Here's a breakdown:

Cal-xo-pho-bia

* Cal: Like "call" but with a shorter, more clipped sound.

* xo: Like "ox" but with a softer "x" sound.

* pho: Like "foe" but with a shorter, more clipped sound.

* bia: Like "bee-uh"

You can also break it down into syllables: Cal-xo-pho-bi-a.

It's important to remember that "calxophobia" is a rare word, so even if you pronounce it perfectly, many people may not be familiar with it.

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