Pronunciation of 'Schizophrenia'
The word 'schizophrenia' is pronounced as /ˌskɪt.səˈfriː.ni.ə/ or /ˌskɪt.səˈfrɛn.i.ə/ in English (en-US). It refers to a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.
The term 'schizophrenia' originates from the Greek words 'schizo' meaning 'split' and 'phren' meaning 'mind'. It was coined in the early 20th century by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.
Pronounced as 'skit-suh-FREE-nee-uh', with stress on the third syllable. 'Skit' as in 'skit', 'suh' as in 'suh', 'free' as in 'free', 'nee' as in 'knee', and 'uh' as in 'uh'.
A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.
Pronounced as 'skit-suh-FREN-ee-uh', with stress on the third syllable. 'Skit' as in 'skit', 'suh' as in 'suh', 'fren' as in 'friend', 'ee' as in 'see', and 'uh' as in 'uh'.