word
Medical
Psychosomatic
sy-koh-soh-MAT-ik
/ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Psychosomatic
Dictionary meaning
Physical symptoms caused or aggravated by mental or emotional factors.
Examples
- The headaches were psychosomatic — they disappeared once the stress was addressed.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on fourth syllable.
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