phonophobia
|pho-no-pho-bia|
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/ˌfoʊnəˈfoʊbiə/
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/ˌfəʊnəˈfəʊbiə/
fear of sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phonophobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōnē,' meaning 'sound,' and 'phobos,' meaning 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'phōnē' combined with 'phobos' in Greek to form 'phonophobia,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abnormal fear of or aversion to sounds, especially loud or sudden noises.
People with phonophobia may find it difficult to attend concerts or busy events.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/01 09:46