Ful and -less Pronunciation

host: 

Are phobias common?

Dr.: 

Yes. During their lifetime, more than 10% of people 

will develop a phobia. One of the most common 

phobias is the fear of public speaking. Speaking in front 

of others is stressful for many of us. But there are many 

other kinds of phobias, such as the fear of water and 

fear of spiders.

host: 

Oh, I’ve always hated spiders!

Dr.: 

You do? Does this impair your day-to-day activities?

host: 

Uh, well, I saw a spider in my closet and haven’t 

opened it for two weeks. 

Dr.: 

You may have a phobia of spiders. We can work 

on how to overcome that a bit later. So, how do people 

react when they’re confronted with a phobia? Often a 

person will have a racing heart, difficulty breathing, 

or a sick feeling. Other people with phobias may feel 

helpless and start to panic.