How to pronounce schizoid
Say it like SKIT-soyd. Schizoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIT).
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- SKIT
- soyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schizoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- soydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of schizoid
American and British speakers say schizoid in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIT-soyd.
What does schizoid mean?
- Characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity.
- Someone with schizoid personality disorder.
Questions about saying schizoid
How do you pronounce schizoid?
Say SKIT-soyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schizoid?
Schizoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIT). Broken into parts: SKIT · soyd.
Do Americans and Brits say schizoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.