How to pronounce Freudian
Say it like FROO-dee-un. Freudian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO).
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- FROO
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freudian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Freudian
American and British speakers say Freudian in essentially the same way: /ˈfrudiən/ in the US and /ˈfruːdiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROO-dee-un.
What does Freudian mean?
- Of or relating to Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud's scientific theory and psychotherapy called psychoanalysis.
- Relating to or influenced by the Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939).
- Susceptible to analysis in terms of unconscious thoughts or desires.
- A follower of Freud or his methods.
Questions about saying Freudian
How do you pronounce Freudian?
Say FROO-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrudiən/. In British English it is /ˈfruːdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Freudian?
Freudian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO). Broken into parts: FROO · dee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Freudian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrudiən/ and the British form is /ˈfruːdiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.