To pronounce "psychoanalyst", say PSYCHOAN-alyst — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
psychoanalyst
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"psychoanalyst" has 2 syllables: psychoan-alyst. It rhymes with analyst and annalist, if that helps it stick.
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"Psychoanalyst" has 2 syllables: psychoan · alyst.
Psychoanalyst: A practitioner of psychoanalysis.
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