How to pronounce symploce
Say it like SIM-ploh-see. Symploce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- ploh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symploce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- plohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of symploce
American and British speakers say symploce in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmploʊsi/ in the US and /ˈsɪmploʊsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-ploh-see.
What does symploce mean?
- The repetition of one word or phrase at the beginning and another word or phrase at the end of successive phrases or clauses.
Questions about saying symploce
How do you pronounce symploce?
Say SIM-ploh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmploʊsi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmploʊsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symploce?
Symploce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · ploh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say symploce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmploʊsi/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmploʊsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.