How to pronounce idiosyncrasies
Say it like id-ee-oh-SIN-kruh-seez. Idiosyncrasies has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIN).
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- id
- ee
- oh
- SIN
- kruh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiosyncrasies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SINSay 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.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of idiosyncrasies
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7.
British respelling: id-ee-uh-uh-SING-kruh-sees.
What does idiosyncrasies mean?
- plural of idiosyncrasy How to pronounce idiosyncrasy
Questions about saying idiosyncrasies
How do you pronounce idiosyncrasies?
Say id-ee-oh-SIN-kruh-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkrəˌsiz/. In British English it is /ˌɪdiəʊˈsɪŋkrəsis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiosyncrasies?
Idiosyncrasies has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIN). Broken into parts: id · ee · oh · SIN · kruh · seez.
Is idiosyncrasies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7. The British form is /ˌɪdiəʊˈsɪŋkrəsis/ (id-ee-uh-uh-SING-kruh-sees).