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psychiatrist
Definition:
(nou) a physician who specializes in psychiatry
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪˈkaɪətrɪst
Examples:
Is there a psychiatrist in the room
An internist and a psychiatrist meet at the intersection.
The psychiatrist Mangus introduces the action.
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Common mistakes of psychiatrist pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "PSY-chiatrist" instead of "psy-CHI-atrist". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable, noted as /sɑɪˈkaɪətrɪst/ in US English and /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/ in UK English.
- Omitting vowels: Some people skip the second syllable, pronouncing it as "psychiatrist" instead of "psy-CHI-atrist". Tip: Ensure to pronounce all syllables clearly, especially the "CHI" part, to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "ch" as in "chip" instead of the "k" sound, leading to "psy-KI-atrist". Tip: Remember that "ch" in "psychiatrist" is pronounced as /k/, so it should sound like "sigh-KAI-a-trist".
- Blending syllables: Learners may blend the last two syllables, saying "psychiatrist" as "psychi-atrist". Tip: Keep the syllables distinct; the correct pronunciation separates "CHI" and "atrist" clearly.
- Shortening the last syllable: Some might say "psychiatris" without the final "t". Tip: Always include the "t" sound at the end for accurate pronunciation, as in /sɑɪˈkaɪətrɪst/ (US) and /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/ (UK).