Psychagogue is a rare word that is spelled with a combination of Greek and Latin roots. The word refers to someone who leads souls or spirits. The correct pronunciation of "psychagogue" is /saɪˈkæɡɒɡ/, with the stress on the second syllable. Breaking it down phonetically, the "psy" sounds like "sigh," the "ch" is pronounced as "k," and the "agogue" sounds like "a-gawg." While this word may not be widely used, it is still important to understand its proper spelling and pronunciation.
The word "psychagogue" is derived from the combination of two ancient Greek terms: "psychḗ" meaning "soul" or "spirit", and "ágōgos" meaning "leader" or "guide". In Greek mythology, a "psychopomp" is a deity or spirit that guides souls to the afterlife, and "psychagogue" is a related term, meaning a person who leads or guides spirits or souls. It entered the English language in the early 17th century.