How do you spell Claustrophobia?
Correct spelling
claustrophobia
Remember 'claustrum' (enclosed) + 'phobia' - keep the 'au' in claustrum intact
Why is claustrophobia spelled this way?
From Latin claustrum (enclosed space) + Greek phobos (fear). Fear of enclosed spaces. The 'austr' cluster in the middle is where most errors occur.
Common misspellings of claustrophobia
claustraphobiaclaustrofobiaclaustorphobiaclostrophobia
Example
Her claustrophobia made riding in elevators an unbearable experience.