How to pronounce pseudopatient
Say it like soo-doh-PAY-shunt. Pseudopatient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY).
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- soo
- doh
- PAY
- shunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudopatient pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudopatient
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: syoo-doh-PAY-shunt.
What does pseudopatient mean?
- A person who pretends to be ill, especially to gain some benefit.
- A person who poses as a patient so that research may be conducted or staff trained.“Most of the pseudopatients were falsely diagnosed with mental disorders.”
Where does pseudopatient come from?
From pseudo- + patient.
Words that rhyme with pseudopatient
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Questions about saying pseudopatient
How do you pronounce pseudopatient?
Say soo-doh-PAY-shunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudoʊˈpeɪʃənt/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːdəʊˈpeɪʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudopatient?
Pseudopatient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY). Broken into parts: soo · doh · PAY · shunt.
Is pseudopatient 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 /ˌsjuːdəʊˈpeɪʃənt/ (syoo-doh-PAY-shunt).