How to pronounce psyche
Say it like SY-kee. Psyche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psyche 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of psyche
American and British speakers say psyche in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪki/ in the US and /ˈsaɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-kee.
What does psyche mean?
- The human soul, mind, or spirit.
- The human mind as the central force in thought, emotion, and behavior of an individual.
- A small white butterfly, Leptosia nina, family Pieridae, of Asia and Australasia.
- Alternative form of psych.
- Alternative form of psych.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with psyche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psyche.
Questions about saying psyche
How do you pronounce psyche?
Say SY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪki/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psyche?
Psyche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say psyche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪki/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.