How to Pronounce "oedipal"
word
ˈɛdəpəɫ
ED-uh-puhl
ˈiːdɪpəl
EE-di-puhl
Definition
Relating to the Oedipus complex: a psychological theory where a child has unconscious feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and rivalry with their same-sex parent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛdəpəɫ
British English
ˈiːdɪpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ED-uh-puhl
UK
EE-di-puhl
Listen in Context
The psychologist discussed the oedipal stage of development.
Some stories have oedipal themes between characters and their parents.
Freud developed the concept of the oedipal complex.
The film explores the main character’s oedipal struggles with his father.