How to Pronounce "psychological warfare"
expression
sy-kuh-LAH-jik-uhl WAR-fair
sy-kuh-LODGE-i-kuhl WAW-feuh
Definition
A set of strategies and actions intended to influence, intimidate, or demoralize an opponent using psychological tactics, rather than physical force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsaɪkəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/ /ˈwɔɹˌfɛɹ
British English
saɪkəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/ /wˈɔːfeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sy-kuh-LAH-jik-uhl WAR-fair
UK
sy-kuh-LODGE-i-kuhl WAW-feuh
Listen in Context
The army used psychological warfare to confuse the enemy.
Posters and messages were part of their psychological warfare plan.
Leaders often use psychological warfare to gain an advantage.
Some companies compete with subtle psychological warfare instead of direct attacks.