/sɪməˈfoʊbiə/ or /ˌsɪmoʊˈfoʊbiə/ (sim-oh-FOH-bee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A fear or aversion to the sound of waves or the ocean, often associated with anxiety or dread when hearing the sound of the sea.

“Her cymophobia made it difficult for her to enjoy her beach vacation.”