How to pronounce psyched
Say it like SYKT. Psyched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psyched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of psyched
American and British speakers say psyched in essentially the same way: /saɪkt/ in the US and /saɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYKT.
What does psyched mean?
- Thrilled; excited.“She's psyched about the trip.”
- Girded, steeled, resolvedly prepared (for a challenge).
- Frightened; unnerved.
- simple past and past participle of psych How to pronounce psych
Words that rhyme with psyched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psyched.
Questions about saying psyched
How do you pronounce psyched?
Say SYKT. The American pronunciation is /saɪkt/. In British English it is /saɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psyched?
Psyched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYKT.
Do Americans and Brits say psyched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪkt/ and the British form is /saɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.