How to pronounce psyop
Say it like SY-op. Psyop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪɑp/SY-op
UK British/ˈsaɪɒp/SY-op
- SY
- op
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psyop 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.
- opKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of psyop
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SY-op.
What does psyop mean?
noun
- An instance of psyops: a psychological operation, usually of a clandestine sort.
- A psychological operative; a person who participates in psychological operations.
- To manipulate or influence someone's thoughts, emotions, or behavior in a surreptitious or strategic way.
Where does psyop come from?
Back-formation from psyops.
Questions about saying psyop
How do you pronounce psyop?
Say SY-op. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪɑp/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psyop?
Psyop has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · op.
Is psyop 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 /ˈsaɪɒp/ (SY-op).