How to Pronounce "schizophrenic"
word
/ˌʃɪzəˈfɹɛnɪk/
shi-zuh-FRE-nik
/skˌɪtsəfɹˈɛnɪk/
skit-suh-FRE-nik
Definition
A person who has schizophrenia, a serious mental illness affecting thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sometimes also used to describe things or actions that seem extremely inconsistent or contradictory.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌʃɪzəˈfɹɛnɪk/
British English
/skˌɪtsəfɹˈɛnɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shi-zuh-FRE-nik
UK
skit-suh-FRE-nik
Listen in Context
He was diagnosed as schizophrenic by the doctor.
A schizophrenic person may have trouble telling what is real and what is not.
The hospital has a special ward for schizophrenic patients.
His behavior seemed almost schizophrenic, changing from friendly to angry in seconds.