How to pronounce psychopathy
Say it like sy-KOP-uh-thee. Psychopathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOP).
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- sy
- KOP
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychopathy 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.
- KOPSay 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of psychopathy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sy-KOP-uh-thee.
What does psychopathy mean?
- A personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.
Where does psychopathy come from?
From psycho- + -pathy.
Words that rhyme with psychopathy
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Questions about saying psychopathy
How do you pronounce psychopathy?
Say sy-KOP-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈkɑpəθi/. In British English it is /saɪˈkɒpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychopathy?
Psychopathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOP). Broken into parts: sy · KOP · uh · thee.
Is psychopathy 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 /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ (sy-KOP-uh-thee).