nyctophobia

nyc·to·pho·bi·a

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nik-tuh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌnɪk təˈfoʊ bi ə/
- /nˌɪktəfˈəʊbiə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nik-tuh-foh-bee-uh]
- /ˌnɪk təˈfoʊ bi ə/

Definitions of nyctophobia word

noun nyctophobia an abnormal fear of night or darkness. 1
noun nyctophobia Extreme or irrational fear of the night or of darkness. 1
noun nyctophobia an abnormal dread of night or darkness 0
noun nyctophobia an unnatural or excessive fear of darkness or night 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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