How to Pronounce Psychotherapy

To pronounce "psychotherapy", say PSYCHOTH-er-apy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “psychotherapy”

"psychotherapy" has 3 syllables: psychoth-er-apy. It rhymes with therapy and chemotherapy, if that helps it stick.

What does psychotherapy mean?

noun

  1. The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

Words that rhyme with psychotherapy

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therapychemotherapyimmunotherapyhydrotherapy

Related words

psychotherapeuticstherapycontractnetworkerpsychosomaticspsychoanalysiscounselingcounselling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "psychotherapy"?▾

"Psychotherapy" has 3 syllables: psychoth · er · apy.

What is the IPA transcription of "psychotherapy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "psychotherapy" is /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/.

What does "psychotherapy" mean?▾

Psychotherapy: The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

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