How to pronounce psyche
psyche
/ˈsaɪki/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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What to watch for
The p at the start is silent.
ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.
Psyche, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
In a sentence
Intestinal flora affect the psyche.
Words that rhyme with psyche
More words with the /iː/ sound
- jeanne/dʒiːn/
- quay/kiː/
- february/ˈfebjəweri/
- focaccia/fəʊˈkɑːtʃiːə/
- charcuterie/ˈʃɑːrkʊtriː/
- zebra/ˈziːbrə/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- stephen/ˈstiːvən/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce psyche?
Psyche is pronounced /ˈsaɪki/ in American English.
How many syllables are in psyche?
Psyche has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in psyche?
The first syllable: /ˈsaɪki/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in psyche?
The p at the start is silent.