How to pronounce cryptopsychism
Say it like KRIP-toh-sy-kih-zum. Cryptopsychism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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- KRIP
- toh
- sy
- kih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptopsychism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cryptopsychism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KRIP-toh-sy-kih-zum.
What does cryptopsychism mean?
- The psychological processes underlying the subjective experience of mediumship.
Where does cryptopsychism come from?
From crypto- + psych- + -ism.
Questions about saying cryptopsychism
How do you pronounce cryptopsychism?
Say KRIP-toh-sy-kih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪptoʊˌsaɪkɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪptəʊˌsaɪkɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptopsychism?
Cryptopsychism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · toh · sy · kih · zum.
Is cryptopsychism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrɪptəʊˌsaɪkɪzəm/ (KRIP-toh-sy-kih-zum).