How to Pronounce Pseudo

To pronounce "pseudo", say PSEUD-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pseudo”

"pseudo" has 2 syllables: pseud-o. It rhymes with escudo and pseudo-, if that helps it stick.

What does pseudo mean?

noun

  1. An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.
  2. A poseur; one who is fake.

adjective

  1. Other than what is apparent; spurious; sham.
  2. Insincere.

noun

  1. A sympathomimetic alkaloid commonly used as a decongestant; a chemical compound, an isomer of ephedrine, with the formula C10H15NO.

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Words that rhyme with pseudo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

escudopseudo-scudomenudofudocrudomonteagudonudorudowtrudo

Related words

pseudpretenderimpostorimitativeimposterfakerfakecounterfeit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pseudo"?▾

"Pseudo" has 2 syllables: pseud · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "pseudo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pseudo" is /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/.

What does "pseudo" mean?▾

Pseudo: An intellectually pretentious person; a pseudointellectual.

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