How to Pronounce "psychoanalysis"
word
ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæɫəsəs/, /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæɫɪsɪs
sy-koh-uh-NAL-uh-sis
sˌaɪkəʊɐnˈæləsˌɪs
sy-koh-uh-NAL-uh-sis
Definition
A method of treating mental and emotional problems by talking about dreams, feelings, and thoughts, developed by Sigmund Freud. Also refers to the psychological theory behind this treatment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæɫəsəs/, /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæɫɪsɪs
British English
sˌaɪkəʊɐnˈæləsˌɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sy-koh-uh-NAL-uh-sis
UK
sy-koh-uh-NAL-uh-sis
Listen in Context
Psychoanalysis was developed by Freud in the early 1900s.
Some people choose psychoanalysis to understand their feelings.
Psychoanalysis often looks at dreams and childhood memories.
He started psychoanalysis after struggling with anxiety for years.