How to Pronounce Schizophrenic

To pronounce "schizophrenic", say SCHIZ-ophr-en-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “schizophrenic”

"schizophrenic" has 4 syllables: schiz-ophr-en-ic. It rhymes with authentic and anthropogenic, if that helps it stick.

What does schizophrenic mean?

noun

  1. A person suffering from schizophrenia.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to schizophrenia.
  2. (of a person) Afflicted with schizophrenia; having difficulty with perception of reality.

Words that rhyme with schizophrenic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

authenticanthropogenicphotogenictelegenicpathogeniccarcinogenictransgeniccalisthenicpsychogenicspleniceugeniccryogenic

Related words

schizoidhebephrenicinsaneparanoidfragmentedambivalentcontradictorydelusional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "schizophrenic"?▾

"Schizophrenic" has 4 syllables: schiz · ophr · en · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "schizophrenic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "schizophrenic" is /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/.

What does "schizophrenic" mean?▾

Schizophrenic: A person suffering from schizophrenia.

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