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psychology
Definition:
(nou) the science of mental life
Phonetic Transcription:
saɪˈkɒlədʒi
Examples:
Bentley opposed both the behaviorism and mentalism movements of psychology.
In psychology, it is called intentionality.
I concentrate on the psychology of the researcher.
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Common mistakes of psychology pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "psy-ˈchology." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "sɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi" (UK) and "saɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ˈkɒl" or "ˈkɑːl" when pronouncing "psychology."
- Ignoring the silent "p": Many people mistakenly pronounce the "p" at the beginning, saying "p-ˈsychology." The correct pronunciation is "sɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi" (UK) and "saɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi" (US), where the "p" is silent. Tip: Start with the "s" sound instead of "p."
- Mispronouncing the "y": Some learners pronounce the "y" as a vowel, saying "sɪˈkɒl.ə.ɡi." The correct pronunciation includes a "j" sound: "sɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi" (UK) and "saɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi" (US). Tip: Make sure to produce the "dʒ" sound in the last syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "o": It's common to overemphasize the "o" in "psychology," resulting in "psy-ˈkolo-gy." The correct pronunciation is "sɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi" (UK) and "saɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi" (US), with a softer "o." Tip: Keep the "o" subtle and focus on the "l" sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some speakers mix up the vowel sounds, saying "sɪˈkɑːl.ə.dʒi" instead of the correct "sɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi" (UK). The US pronunciation is "saɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi." Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound in the second syllable to ensure clarity.