How to pronounce schizophrenic
Say it like shiz-uh-FREN-ik. Schizophrenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FREN).
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- shiz
- uh
- FREN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schizophrenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of schizophrenic
American and British speakers say schizophrenic in essentially the same way: /ˌʃɪzəˈfrɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˌʃɪzəˈfrɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: shiz-uh-FREN-ik.
What does schizophrenic mean?
- Of or relating to schizophrenia.
- Afflicted with schizophrenia; having difficulty with perception of reality.
- Exhibiting more than one personality; having a wildly changeable personality.
- A person suffering from schizophrenia.
Where does schizophrenic come from?
From schizophrenia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with schizophrenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schizophrenic.
Questions about saying schizophrenic
How do you pronounce schizophrenic?
Say shiz-uh-FREN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɪzəˈfrɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌʃɪzəˈfrɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schizophrenic?
Schizophrenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FREN). Broken into parts: shiz · uh · FREN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say schizophrenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʃɪzəˈfrɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌʃɪzəˈfrɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.