How to pronounce asyndeton
Say it like uh-SIN-duh-tun. Asyndeton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
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- uh
- SIN
- duh
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asyndeton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of asyndeton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SIN-duh-tun.
What does asyndeton mean?
- Omission of conjunctions, especially for rhetorical effect.
Questions about saying asyndeton
How do you pronounce asyndeton?
Say uh-SIN-duh-tun. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪndətən/. In British English it is /əˈsɪndətən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asyndeton?
Asyndeton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: uh · SIN · duh · tun.
Is asyndeton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈsɪndətən/ (uh-SIN-duh-tun).