How to Pronounce "codependent"
word
ˌkoʊdɪˈpɛndənt
koh-di-PEN-duhnt
ˌkəʊdɪˈpɛndənt
koh-di-PEN-duhnt
Definition
Describes a person who relies on another person emotionally or psychologically, often putting the other's needs before their own to an unhealthy degree.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkoʊdɪˈpɛndənt
British English
ˌkəʊdɪˈpɛndənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
koh-di-PEN-duhnt
UK
koh-di-PEN-duhnt
Listen in Context
He is codependent and puts his partner's needs before his own.
Some codependent people find it hard to say no.
Being codependent can make relationships unhealthy.
She realized she was codependent after talking with her therapist.