To pronounce "schizophrenia", say SCHIZ-ophr-en-ia — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
schizophrenia
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SCHIZ-ophr-en-ia
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"schizophrenia" has 4 syllables: schiz-ophr-en-ia. It rhymes with vaccinia and eugenia, if that helps it stick.
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"Schizophrenia" has 4 syllables: schiz · ophr · en · ia.
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