How to pronounce psychosocial
Say it like sy-koh-SOH-shul. Psychosocial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- sy
- koh
- SOH
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychosocial 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.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of psychosocial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-koh-SOH-shul.
What does psychosocial mean?
- Having both psychological and social aspects.
Where does psychosocial come from?
From psycho- + social.
Words that rhyme with psychosocial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psychosocial.
Questions about saying psychosocial
How do you pronounce psychosocial?
Say sy-koh-SOH-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkoʊˈsoʊʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪkəʊˈsəʊʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychosocial?
Psychosocial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: sy · koh · SOH · shul.
Is psychosocial 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 /ˌsaɪkəʊˈsəʊʃəl/ (sy-koh-SOH-shul).