hypochondria meaning

UK US /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndriə/ 5 syllables

hypochondria (noun): chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments.

Definition of hypochondria

  1. chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments

    Synonyms: hypochondriasis

    Type of: anxiety

    Related forms: hypochondriacal

How to pronounce hypochondria

hypochondria is pronounced /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndriə/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

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