How do you pronounce pseudocardinal?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsudoʊˌkɑɹdɪnəl/.

pseudocardinal

/ˈsudoʊˌkɑɹdɪnəl/

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"Other writers […] conclude that[…] Gregory remained long enough not only to be reinstated at the Lateran palace, but also to reform certain flagrant abuses, and order the expulsion of pseudo-cardinals nominated by the Antipope."
"It owes its origin to the schism which Alexander V. attempted to heal in 1409 by forming one body of his own (the legitimate) and of the pseudocardinals of the anti-pope Benedict XIII."
"At the same time, however, he instructed his envoys to Paris to explain to the dukes that cession without a determination of rights could lead to something far worse than schism, namely ‘to adore an idol on earth’ — a pope elected by pseudo-cardinals."
"He was created cardinal by Antipope Felix V, thus he would be considered by some as a ‘pseudocardinal’ […]"
"Frederick warned Hugh not to receive the former papal chancellor, who was an enemy of the Reich, his pseudo-cardinals, or any of his envoys[…]"
"According to the vita, Ursulina was readily received by the “antipope,” having been aided by an introduction from the “pseudocardinal” Pierre du Puy. The pope received her alone, and she threatened him with hell unless he abdicated."

From pseudo- + cardinal.

pseudocardinals (plural) pseudo-cardinal (alternative)

antibishop antipope

anticardinal