Pronunciation of 'Schizophrenia'
Schizophrenia is a term originating from Greek, meaning 'split mind.' It refers to a mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in English.
The word 'schizophrenia' originates from Greek, combining 'schizo-' (split) and '-phrenia' (mind).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in thought processes, perceptions, and emotional responsiveness.
Pronounced as ‘skit-suh-FREE-nee-uh,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Skit’ as in ‘skit,’ ‘suh’ as in ‘suh,’ ‘free’ as in ‘free,’ and ‘nee-uh’ as in ‘nee-uh.’
Alternative pronunciation of schizophrenia, used interchangeably in English.
Pronounced as ‘skit-suh-FREN-ee-uh,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Skit’ as in ‘skit,’ ‘suh’ as in ‘suh,’ ‘fren’ as in ‘friend,’ and ‘ee-uh’ as in ‘ee-uh.’