How to Pronounce Psychic

To pronounce "psychic", say PSYCHIC — one syllable, IPA /ˈsaɪkɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈsaɪkɪk/

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What does psychic mean?

noun

  1. A person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities such as precognition, clairvoyance and telepathy, or who appears to be susceptible to paranormal or supernatural influence.
  2. A person who supposedly contacts the dead; a medium.

adjective

  1. Relating to or having the abilities of a psychic.

    “She is a psychic person—she hears messages from beyond.”

  2. Relating to the psyche or mind, or to mental activity in general.

Related words

paranormalpsychicalmentaltelepathicclairvoyantwizardseerfortune-teller

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "psychic"?▾

"Psychic" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "psychic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "psychic" is /ˈsaɪkɪk/.

What does "psychic" mean?▾

Psychic: A person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities such as precognition, clairvoyance and telepathy, or who appears to be susceptible to paranormal or supernatural influence.

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