How to pronounce synagogue
Say it like SIN-uh-gawg. Synagogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɪnəˌɡɔɡ/SIN-uh-gawg
UK British/ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ/SIN-uh-gog
- SIN
- uh
- gawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synagogue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of synagogue
American and British speakers say synagogue in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnəˌɡɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-uh-gog.
What does synagogue mean?
noun
- A place of worship for Jews.
- A congregation of Jews for the purpose of worship or religious study.
- Any assembly of folk.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying synagogue
How do you pronounce synagogue?
Say SIN-uh-gawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnəˌɡɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synagogue?
Synagogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · uh · gawg.
Do Americans and Brits say synagogue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnəˌɡɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.