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How to Pronounce "psychosomatic"

word

saɪˌkoʊsəˈmætɪk
sy-koh-suh-MAT-ik
sˌaɪkəʊsəmˈætɪk
sy-koh-suh-MAT-ik

Definition

Related to physical symptoms or illnesses that are caused or worsened by the mind or emotions, rather than just physical causes.

IPA Transcription

American English

saɪˌkoʊsəˈmætɪk

British English

sˌaɪkəʊsəmˈætɪk

Simplified Pronunciation

US

sy-koh-suh-MAT-ik

UK

sy-koh-suh-MAT-ik

Listen in Context

Stress can cause psychosomatic headaches.

Many doctors study psychosomatic illnesses.

Her stomach pain was found to be psychosomatic.

Sometimes, psychosomatic symptoms are mistaken for real physical diseases.