psychiatry
nounHow many syllables in psychiatry?
There are 4 syllables in the word psychiatry.How to pronounce psychiatry:
Definition of psychiatry:
- psychiatry (noun):
- a branch of medicine that deals with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders
- the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Synonyms for psychiatry:
alienism
medical specialty
medicine
mental hygiene
psychological medicine
psychopathology
psychotherapy
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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