kakorraphiaphobia
Syllables
ka-ko-rra-phi-a-pho-bia
Pronunciation
/ˌkækəˈræfiəˈfoʊbiə/
Stress
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Morphemes
kako- + rhaphia- + -phobia
Kakorraphiaphobia is a seven-syllable noun with Greek roots meaning 'fear of failure'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the 'rr' sequence being a notable feature. The word shares structural similarities with other -phobia words.
Definitions
- 1
The irrational fear of failure or of being unsuccessful.
“His kakorraphiaphobia prevented him from taking any risks in his career.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a' in 'a-pho-bia') and the sixth syllable ('pho' in 'a-pho-bia'). This follows the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ia.
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, unstressed.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. rra — Open syllable, unstressed.. phi — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Unstressed schwa syllable.. pho — Open syllable, stressed.. bia — Open syllable, stressed.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are separated by syllable boundaries if a vowel follows.
- The 'rr' sequence is pronounced as a single 'r' sound.
- The vowel sounds may vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
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