How to Pronounce "psychoses"
word
saɪˈkoʊsəs
sy-KOH-sis
saɪkˈəʊsɪs
sy-KOH-sis
Definition
'Psychoses' is the plural form of 'psychosis', describing serious mental disorders where a person loses touch with reality, often experiencing hallucinations or delusions.
IPA Transcription
American English
saɪˈkoʊsəs
British English
saɪkˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sy-KOH-sis
UK
sy-KOH-sis
Listen in Context
Doctors treat different types of psychoses in hospitals.
Some psychoses cause people to hear voices that are not real.
Schizophrenia is one of the most well-known psychoses.
There are many different psychoses, and each can show up in unique ways.