How to pronounce metapsychic
Say it like met-uh-SY-kik. Metapsychic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- met
- uh
- SY
- kik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metapsychic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 metapsychic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-SY-kik.
What does metapsychic mean?
- Being or pertaining to something (for example, telepathy) that is outside the realm of orthodox psychology, or (more broadly) beyond scientifically-explainable psychic (mental) abilities (compare metaphysical, supernatural).
Where does metapsychic come from?
From meta- + psychic.
Questions about saying metapsychic
How do you pronounce metapsychic?
Say met-uh-SY-kik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈsaɪkɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈsaɪkɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metapsychic?
Metapsychic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: met · uh · SY · kik.
Is metapsychic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɛtəˈsaɪkɪk/ (met-uh-SY-kik).