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Psychological Safety
sy-koh-LOJ-ih-kul SAYF-tee
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈseɪftiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Psychologicalsafety
Dictionary meaning
The belief that one can speak up, take risks, and make mistakes without punishment.
Examples
- Teams with high psychological safety outperform those operating in fear.
Pronunciation tips
Two words. 'Psychological': stress on third syllable. 'Safety': stress on first syllable.
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