How to pronounce psychogenic
Say it like sy-koh-JEN-ik. Psychogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- sy
- koh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychogenic 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.
- JENSay 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 psychogenic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-koh-JEN-ik.
What does psychogenic mean?
- Originating from or caused by state of mind; having a psychological rather than a physiological cause.
Where does psychogenic come from?
From psycho- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with psychogenic
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Questions about saying psychogenic
How do you pronounce psychogenic?
Say sy-koh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychogenic?
Psychogenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: sy · koh · JEN · ik.
Is psychogenic 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 /ˌsaɪkəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ (sy-koh-JEN-ik).