How to pronounce psychedelic
Say it like sy-kuh-DEL-ik. Psychedelic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL).
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- sy
- kuh
- DEL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychedelic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of psychedelic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: SY-kuh-del-ik.
What does psychedelic mean?
- Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced altered awareness, distortions of perception, hallucinations, etc.
- Of graphics, etc.: having abstract shapes, bright colors, etc., reminiscent of drug-induced distortions of perception or hallucinations.
- Awesome, cool, groovy.
- Any psychoactive substance (such as LSD or psilocybin) which, when consumed, causes perceptual changes (sometimes erratic and uncontrollable), visual hallucination, and altered awareness of the body and mind.
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Questions about saying psychedelic
How do you pronounce psychedelic?
Say sy-kuh-DEL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkəˈdɛlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkəˌdɛlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychedelic?
Psychedelic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL). Broken into parts: sy · kuh · DEL · ik.
Is psychedelic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsaɪkəˌdɛlɪk/ (SY-kuh-del-ik).