How to pronounce pseudoscience
Say it like soo-doh-SY-uns. Pseudoscience has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
- soo
- doh
- SY
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudoscience 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudoscience
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- 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-syns.
What does pseudoscience mean?
- Fictitious science as portrayed in science fiction.
Where does pseudoscience come from?
From pseudo- + science, first attested in 1796, in reference to alchemy.
Words that rhyme with pseudoscience
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Questions about saying pseudoscience
How do you pronounce pseudoscience?
Say soo-doh-SY-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudoʊˈsaɪəns/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːdəʊsaɪns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudoscience?
Pseudoscience has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: soo · doh · SY · uns.
Is pseudoscience pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsjuːdəʊsaɪns/ (SYOO-doh-syns).