How to pronounce psi
Say it like SY. Psi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of psi
American and British speakers say psi in essentially the same way: /saɪ/ in the US and /saɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY.
What does psi mean?
- The twenty-third letter of Classical and Modern Greek and the twenty-fifth letter of Old and Ancient Greek.
- A form of psychic energy.
Words that rhyme with psi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psi.
Words that sound like psi
Questions about saying psi
How do you pronounce psi?
Say SY. The American pronunciation is /saɪ/. In British English it is /saɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psi?
Psi is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SY.
Do Americans and Brits say psi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪ/ and the British form is /saɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as psi?
Psi sounds the same as sigh in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.