How to pronounce synagogues
Say it like SIN-uh-gawgz. Synagogues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- uh
- gawgz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synagogues 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.
- gawgzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of synagogues
American and British speakers say synagogues in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnəˌɡɔɡz/ in the US and /ˈsɪnəˌɡɒɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-uh-gogz.
What does synagogues mean?
- plural of synagogue How to pronounce synagogue
Questions about saying synagogues
How do you pronounce synagogues?
Say SIN-uh-gawgz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnəˌɡɔɡz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnəˌɡɒɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synagogues?
Synagogues has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · uh · gawgz.
Do Americans and Brits say synagogues the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnəˌɡɔɡz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnəˌɡɒɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.