How to pronounce paedopsychology
Say it like pee-doh-sy-KOL-uh-jee. Paedopsychology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOL).
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- pee
- doh
- sy
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paedopsychology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paedopsychology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pee-doh-sy-KOL-uh-jih.
What does paedopsychology mean?
- The systematic study or theoretical consideration of the nature, functioning, and development of the minds (or, more rarely, the souls) of children and/or infants; child psychology.
Where does paedopsychology come from?
From paedo- (“child”) + psychology (“study of the mind”).
Words that rhyme with paedopsychology
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Questions about saying paedopsychology
How do you pronounce paedopsychology?
Say pee-doh-sy-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpidoʊsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /piːdəʊsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paedopsychology?
Paedopsychology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOL). Broken into parts: pee · doh · sy · KOL · uh · jee.
Is paedopsychology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /piːdəʊsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/ (pee-doh-sy-KOL-uh-jih).