How to Pronounce "psychopathic"
word
ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk
sy-kuh-PATH-ik
sˌaɪkəʊpˈæθɪk
sy-koh-PATH-ik
Definition
Describes someone who has a serious mental disorder, often involving a lack of empathy, disregard for others, and sometimes dangerous or violent behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk
British English
sˌaɪkəʊpˈæθɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sy-kuh-PATH-ik
UK
sy-koh-PATH-ik
Listen in Context
The movie villain was described as psychopathic.
A psychopathic person often shows no sympathy for others.
Doctors study psychopathic behavior to understand criminals.
He had a cold, almost psychopathic lack of emotion in court.