How to Pronounce "psychosis"
word
/saɪˈkoʊsəs/
sy-KOH-sis
/saɪkˈəʊsɪs/
sy-KOH-sis
Definition
A serious mental disorder where a person loses contact with reality, often experiencing delusions or hallucinations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/saɪˈkoʊsəs/
British English
/saɪkˈəʊsɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sy-KOH-sis
UK
sy-KOH-sis
Listen in Context
The doctor diagnosed her with psychosis.
Psychosis can cause people to hear voices.
Treatment for psychosis usually includes medication and therapy.
After the accident, he started showing signs of psychosis.