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psycho
Definition:
(nou) a person afflicted with psychosis
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Common mistakes of psycho pronunciation
- Common vowel confusion: Many speakers mispronounce "psycho" by using an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ˈsaɪkoʊ/ instead of the correct /ˈsaɪ.kəʊ/ (UK) or /ˈsaɪ.koʊ/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "y" sound to ensure clarity.
- Stress misplacement: Some people place stress on the second syllable, saying "psy-CHO" instead of "PSY-cho". This can change the word's impact. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "PSY".
- Overemphasizing the "ch": A common mistake is to pronounce "psycho" as "psy-CHO" with an exaggerated "ch" sound. The "ch" should be soft and subtle. Tip: Keep the "ch" light, focusing on the "s" sound instead.
- Dropping the final vowel: Some speakers may drop the final vowel sound, pronouncing "psycho" as "psych". This results in a loss of clarity. Tip: Always pronounce the final "o" sound, making it "psycho" clearly.
- Combining syllables too much: Some may say "psycho" too quickly, merging the syllables into one. This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Pronounce each syllable distinctly: "PSY" and "cho".