How to Pronounce Psychobabble

To pronounce "psychobabble", say PSYCHOB-abbl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪkəʊbab(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈsaɪkəʊbab(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “psychobabble”

"psychobabble" has 3 syllables: psychob-abbl-e. It rhymes with babble and gabble, if that helps it stick.

What does psychobabble mean?

noun

  1. The jargon of psychology and psychoanalysis, especially when regarded as trite or trivial.

verb

  1. To speak this kind of jargon.

Words that rhyme with psychobabble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

babblegabblerabbleimmeasurablebabelgrabbledabblebrabblehardscrabblebabulflabelgabelle

Related words

sociobabblepsychologesetherapesepsychologizingpsychoanalyticspseudopsychologypsychologizationpsychonomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "psychobabble"?▾

"Psychobabble" has 3 syllables: psychob · abbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "psychobabble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "psychobabble" is /ˈsaɪkəʊbab(ə)l/.

What does "psychobabble" mean?▾

Psychobabble: The jargon of psychology and psychoanalysis, especially when regarded as trite or trivial.

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