Every so often while reading, you might come across a long word that makes you

pause. It takes a second, or a few, to sound out the word. For some, being
unfamiliar with a long word isn't a big deal, but it's a phobia for others. If you
have a phobia of long words, you might avoid them altogether.

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long words. Ironic, isn't it?

It's also referred to as sesquipedalophobia (a Latin term that means "long
word"). When this phobia involves a fear of encountering a long word when
reading aloud or in a social context, it can be considered a type of social phobia.

This article will cover the diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options for social
phobias like Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia.