How to pronounce psychology
Say it like sy-KOL-uh-jee. Psychology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
- sy
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The p is silent. Start with a plain 's' sound: 'sy-KOL-uh-jee'.
Psychology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of psychology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sy-KOL-uh-jee.
What does psychology mean?
- The study of the human mind.
- The study of human or animal behavior.
- The mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- psychological science
Words that rhyme with psychology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psychology.
Questions about saying psychology
How do you pronounce psychology?
Say sy-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychology?
Psychology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: sy · KOL · uh · jee.
Is psychology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/ (sy-KOL-uh-jee).