How to pronounce psychosis
Say it like sy-KOH-sus. Psychosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- sy
- KOH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychosis 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.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of psychosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-KOH-sis.
What does psychosis mean?
- A severe mental disorder, sometimes with physical damage to the brain, marked by a deranged personality and a distorted view of reality.
Words that rhyme with psychosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psychosis.
Questions about saying psychosis
How do you pronounce psychosis?
Say sy-KOH-sus. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈkoʊsəs/. In British English it is /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychosis?
Psychosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: sy · KOH · sus.
Is psychosis 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 /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ (sy-KOH-sis).