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Glossophobia: Abnormal fear of public speaking
An associated word is Lalophobia – Abnormal fear of speaking
While the history of Glossophobia couldn’t be traced, Lalophobia comes from Greek Lalein meaning to Speak + -Phobia meaning Abnormal Fear.
The root Lalein also appears in Lalomania which means an abnormal love or obsession for speaking. (-mania means an obsession)
Situational Uses:
- The girl was forced onto the stage by her teacher and she fainted as soon as she saw the crowd. She was later diagnosed with Glossophobia.
- Our kid isn’t mute. He is lalophobic and is just too scared of speaking.
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Pls show how to pronounce the word like before.
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Thank you for your prompt reply!
But you once have to access to the blog (other page) to see the pronounciation.
It seems more convenient to be able to check it in the same page (e-mail sent everyday)
like before. What do you think?
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Masumi
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