word
alexithymia
uh-lek-sih-THY-mee-uh
əˌlɛksɪˈθɪmiəListen
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Syllable breakdown
alexithymia
Sounds like
Say 'uh-lek-sih-THY-mee-uh'.
Dictionary meaning
Difficulty identifying and expressing one's own emotions.
History and origin
Greek — 'a-' (without) + 'lexis' (word) + 'thymos' (emotion).
Examples
- Alexithymia is common in individuals on the autism spectrum and in some personality disorders.
Common mispronunciations
AL-ex-ih-thy-mee-ahuh-lex-THY-mee-uh
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