How Do You Spell CREMNOPHOBIA?

Pronunciation: [kɹˌɛmnəfˈə͡ʊbi͡ə] (IPA)

Cremnophobia is a term that refers to the irrational fear of steep cliffs or precipices. This word comes from the Greek words kremnos, meaning cliff or precipice, and phobos, meaning fear. The correct pronunciation of cremnophobia is [krɛmˈnoʊfɵbiə], with the stress falling on the second syllable. The initial c is pronounced as a k, the e is pronounced as an "eh" sound, the m is pronounced as an "m" sound, and so on. The phonetic transcription can help in pronouncing the word correctly.

CREMNOPHOBIA Meaning and Definition

1. Cremnophobia is a noun that refers to an extreme or irrational fear of precipices or steep cliffs. It is derived from the Greek words "kremnos," meaning cliff or precipice, and "phobos," meaning fear. This term encompasses a specific phobic condition where individuals experience persistent and excessive anxiety or dread when they are in the presence of or even think about heights, cliffs, or steep drops.

   People suffering from cremnophobia may exhibit various symptoms when faced with their fear, such as trembling, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, and a strong desire to escape or avoid situations involving heights. The fear may arise due to a traumatic experience related to a precipice or cliffs in the individual's past, or it can be an inexplicable and pervasive fear that has always been present.

   Cremnophobia can have a significant impact on a person's daily life, limiting their ability to engage in certain activities, such as hiking, climbing, or even looking out of high-rise windows. It may also lead to social isolation, anxiety, and panic attacks. Treatment for cremnophobia typically involves therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which aims to identify and challenge the irrational thoughts and beliefs that contribute to the fear. Other interventions may include gradual exposure to heights and relaxation techniques to manage anxiety.

2. Morbid fear of precipices or steep places.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for CREMNOPHOBIA

• xremnophobia
• vremnophobia
• fremnophobia
• dremnophobia
• ceemnophobia
• cdemnophobia
• cfemnophobia
• ctemnophobia
• c5emnophobia
• c4emnophobia
• crwmnophobia
• crsmnophobia
• crdmnophobia
• crrmnophobia
• cr4mnophobia
• cr3mnophobia
• crennophobia
• creknophobia
• crejnophobia
• crembophobia

Etymology of CREMNOPHOBIA

The word "cremnophobia" is a combination of two Greek roots: "cremnos" which means ‘precipice’ or ‘cliff’ and "phobos" which means ‘fear’ or ‘phobia’.

The term was likely coined in the 20th century by combining these two roots to describe an extreme or irrational fear of precipices or cliffs.

Similar spelling words for CREMNOPHOBIA

• germanophobia,
• germanophobe.