How to pronounce extrapsychic
Say it like ek-struh-SY-kik. Extrapsychic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- ek
- struh
- SY
- kik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extrapsychic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extrapsychic
American and British speakers say extrapsychic in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkstrəˈsaɪkɪk/ in the US and /ˌɛkstrəˈsaɪkɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-struh-SY-kik.
What does extrapsychic mean?
- Outside the psyche or mind.
Where does extrapsychic come from?
From extra- + psychic.
Questions about saying extrapsychic
How do you pronounce extrapsychic?
Say ek-struh-SY-kik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəˈsaɪkɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəˈsaɪkɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extrapsychic?
Extrapsychic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: ek · struh · SY · kik.
Do Americans and Brits say extrapsychic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkstrəˈsaɪkɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɛkstrəˈsaɪkɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.