How to pronounce asynchronous
Say it like ay-SING-kruh-nus. Asynchronous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SING).
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- ay
- SING
- kruh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asynchronous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of asynchronous
American and British speakers say asynchronous in essentially the same way: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/ in the US and /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-SING-kruh-nus.
What does asynchronous mean?
- Not synchronous; occurring at different times.
- Allowing the node, program or thread of interest to continue during processing.
- Having many actions occurring at a time, in any order, without waiting for each other.
Where does asynchronous come from?
From a- + synchronous.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying asynchronous
How do you pronounce asynchronous?
Say ay-SING-kruh-nus. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/. In British English it is /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asynchronous?
Asynchronous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SING). Broken into parts: ay · SING · kruh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say asynchronous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/ and the British form is /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.