How to pronounce psycho
Say it like SY-koh. Psycho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪkoʊ/SY-koh
UK British/ˈsaɪkəʊ/SY-koh
- SY
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psycho 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of psycho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-koh.
What does psycho mean?
noun
- a person afflicted with psychosis
Questions about saying psycho
How do you pronounce psycho?
Say SY-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psycho?
Psycho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · koh.
Is psycho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsaɪkəʊ/ (SY-koh).