Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sigmund

/sˈɪɡmənd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.93 in modern English

Syllables: sig-mund
IPA: /sˈɪɡmənd/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Term of address for a person who appears to be dispensing psychoanalysis.

Humorous

Example Sentences

"RUTH: OK, OK. Sigmund. Lighten up. OK. So what if it's completely neurotic and emotionally unhealthy."
"Thanks, Sigmund. If I want to be psychoanalyzed, I'll throw good money away on an actual fucking therapist."

Etymology

In allusion to Sigmund Freud.

Usage

Humorous

Questions

How do you pronounce sigmund?: The recorded pronunciation is /sˈɪɡmənd/.
What does sigmund mean?: Term of address for a person who appears to be dispensing psychoanalysis.
Where does sigmund come from?: In allusion to Sigmund Freud.

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