How to Pronounce Sociopath

To pronounce "sociopath", say SOC-iop-ath — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sociopath”

"sociopath" has 3 syllables: soc-iop-ath. It rhymes with wrath and path, if that helps it stick.

What does sociopath mean?

noun

  1. A person with an antisocial personality disorder, exhibiting antisocial behavior that usually is the result of social and environmental factors in the person's early life.

Words that rhyme with sociopath

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Related words

psychopathpsychoticpsychosociopathicantisocialaspdasocialpsychopathic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sociopath"?▾

"Sociopath" has 3 syllables: soc · iop · ath.

What is the IPA transcription of "sociopath"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sociopath" is /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθ/.

What does "sociopath" mean?▾

Sociopath: A person with an antisocial personality disorder, exhibiting antisocial behavior that usually is the result of social and environmental factors in the person's early life.

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