How to pronounce psychodynamic
Say it like sy-koh-dy-NAM-ik. Psychodynamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM).
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- sy
- koh
- dy
- NAM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychodynamic 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.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of psychodynamic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-koh-dy-NAM-ik.
What does psychodynamic mean?
- Of or pertaining to psychodynamics, the dynamic interplay between forces that govern human behavior, or the study of this
Where does psychodynamic come from?
From psycho- + dynamic.
Words that rhyme with psychodynamic
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Questions about saying psychodynamic
How do you pronounce psychodynamic?
Say sy-koh-dy-NAM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychodynamic?
Psychodynamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM). Broken into parts: sy · koh · dy · NAM · ik.
Is psychodynamic 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 /ˌsaɪkəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ (sy-koh-dy-NAM-ik).