How to pronounce psychopomp
Say it like SY-koh-pomp. Psychopomp has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- koh
- pomp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychopomp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pompKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of psychopomp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-koh-pomp.
What does psychopomp mean?
- A spirit, deity, person, etc., who guides the souls of the dead to the afterlife.
Questions about saying psychopomp
How do you pronounce psychopomp?
Say SY-koh-pomp. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychopomp?
Psychopomp has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · koh · pomp.
Is psychopomp 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 /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ (SY-koh-pomp).