How to pronounce psychotic
Say it like sy-KOT-ik. Psychotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOT).
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- sy
- KOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psychotic 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.
- KOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of psychotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sy-KOT-ik.
What does psychotic mean?
- Of, related to, or suffering from psychosis.
- Out of control, bizarre, or crazy.
- A person affected by psychosis.
Where does psychotic come from?
Derived in English from psychosis + -tic; compare French psychotique, German psychotisch.
Words that rhyme with psychotic
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Questions about saying psychotic
How do you pronounce psychotic?
Say sy-KOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪˈkɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psychotic?
Psychotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOT). Broken into parts: sy · KOT · ik.
Is psychotic 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 /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ (sy-KOT-ik).