How to Pronounce Psychiatric

To pronounce "psychiatric", say PSYCHIATR-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “psychiatric”

"psychiatric" has 2 syllables: psychiatr-ic. It rhymes with geriatric and pediatric, if that helps it stick.

What does psychiatric mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to, psychiatry.

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Words that rhyme with psychiatric

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

geriatricpediatricmatricatracfitzpatrickgilpatrickhatrickkilpatrickkirkpatrickpatrick

Related words

psychiatricalpsychtherapistneuropsychoactivepsychotropicpsychosocialpsychological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "psychiatric"?▾

"Psychiatric" has 2 syllables: psychiatr · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "psychiatric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "psychiatric" is /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/.

What does "psychiatric" mean?▾

Psychiatric: Of, or relating to, psychiatry.

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