How to Pronounce "psychosurgery"

word

ˌsaɪkoʊˈsɜrdʒəri

sy-koh-SUR-juh-ree

ˌsaɪkəʊˈsɜːdʒəri

sy-koh-SUR-juh-ree

Definition

Psychosurgery is a medical procedure that involves operating on the brain to treat mental disorders. It is usually only considered when other treatments have not worked.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌsaɪkoʊˈsɜrdʒəri

British English

ˌsaɪkəʊˈsɜːdʒəri

Simplified Pronunciation

sy-koh-SUR-juh-ree

Listen in Context

Psychosurgery was sometimes used in the past to treat severe mental illness.

Doctors rarely recommend psychosurgery today.

Psychosurgery is only used when other treatments fail.

The history of psychosurgery includes controversial practices like lobotomies.