Paraskevidekatriaphobia

Learn how to pronounce this word:

What is it? Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the irrational fear of Friday the 13th, and all things associated with it. There’s good news, but it involves successfully saying the word. ♪ dun dun dunnn ♪

Dr. Donald Dossey, from the Phobia Institute in Asheville, N.C., says that “when you learn to pronounce this word, you’re cured of all your Friday the thirteenth related fears!” But how do you even begin?

Korva Coleman, an expert on pronunciations, gives us this advice: “Break it down into syllables,” she advises. “When you take a look at that middle “i” after the “v” … it’s pronounced like a double “e.” para-skev-EE-dek-a-tri-a-pho-bia

That helped me a little bit, but I’m more of an aural learner –

The second, and lesser popular friggatriskaidekaphobia is another name for a fear of Friday the 13th.

Stay safe out there today! Pet a black cat, stay away from ladders, and wear your mask!

P, L & N 💕

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CAR NEX by Terry M. West

CAR NEX by Terry M. West

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adam Campbell apparently never watched horror movies like The Evil Dead, or The Gate. If he had watched some 80’s horror flicks, he would have known NOT to read aloud from any ancient tomes. Alas, Adam did not know the rules on that night in September.
In 1965 something was released in Pleasant Storm, Texas. Something evil.
Now, Adam needs to harness the storm cloud of fangs & talons before more people die.

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