How to Pronounce Psychology

To pronounce "psychology", say PSYCHOL-ogy — 2 syllables, IPA /saɪˈkɑɫədʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/saɪˈkɑɫədʒi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/saɪkˈɒlədʒi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “psychology”

"psychology" has 2 syllables: psychol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does psychology mean?

noun

The study of the human mind.
The study of human behavior.

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Words that rhyme with psychology

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ideology physiology methodology etymology scatology epistemology chronology etiology anthology anthropology sociology terminology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "psychology"?▾

"Psychology" has 2 syllables: psychol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "psychology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "psychology" is /saɪˈkɑɫədʒi/.

What does "psychology" mean?▾

Psychology: The study of the human mind.

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