How to pronounce psychobabble
Say it like sy-koh-BAB-ul. Psychobabble has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAB).
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- sy
- koh
- BAB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychobabble 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of psychobabble
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-koh-bab-ul.
What does psychobabble mean?
- To speak or converse using this kind of jargon.
Where does psychobabble come from?
From psycho- + babble.
Words that rhyme with psychobabble
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Questions about saying psychobabble
How do you pronounce psychobabble?
Say sy-koh-BAB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkoʊˈbæbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkəʊbæbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychobabble?
Psychobabble has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAB). Broken into parts: sy · koh · BAB · ul.
Is psychobabble pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsaɪkəʊbæbəl/ (SY-koh-bab-ul).