How to pronounce synapse
Say it like SIH-aps. Synapse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIH).
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- SIH
- aps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synapse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- apsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of synapse
American and British speakers say synapse in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪæps/ in the US and /ˈsɪæps/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIH-aps.
What does synapse mean?
- The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.
- To form a synapse.
- To undergo synapsis.
Questions about saying synapse
How do you pronounce synapse?
Say SIH-aps. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪæps/. In British English it is /ˈsɪæps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synapse?
Synapse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIH). Broken into parts: SIH · aps.
Do Americans and Brits say synapse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪæps/ and the British form is /ˈsɪæps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.