How to pronounce synaeresis
Say it like sih-NEER-ih-sis. Synaeresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEER).
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- sih
- NEER
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synaeresis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synaeresis
American and British speakers say synaeresis in essentially the same way: /sɪˈnɪrɪsɪs/ in the US and /sɪˈnɪərɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-NEER-ih-sis.
What does synaeresis mean?
- The contraction of two vowels into a diphthong or a long vowel.
- The separating out of the liquid from a gel.
Questions about saying synaeresis
How do you pronounce synaeresis?
Say sih-NEER-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnɪrɪsɪs/. In British English it is /sɪˈnɪərɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synaeresis?
Synaeresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEER). Broken into parts: sih · NEER · ih · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say synaeresis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈnɪrɪsɪs/ and the British form is /sɪˈnɪərɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.