How to pronounce synapsid
Say it like sih-NAP-sid. Synapsid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP).
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- sih
- NAP
- sid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synapsid 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.
- NAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synapsid
American and British speakers say synapsid in essentially the same way: /sɪˈnæpsɪd/ in the US and /sɪˈnæpsɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-NAP-sid.
What does synapsid mean?
- Pertaining to the class Synapsida of animals which have an opening low in the skull roof behind each eye, leaving a bony arch beneath each.
- Any animal (all mammals) of the class Synapsida.
Words that rhyme with synapsid
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Questions about saying synapsid
How do you pronounce synapsid?
Say sih-NAP-sid. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnæpsɪd/. In British English it is /sɪˈnæpsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synapsid?
Synapsid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP). Broken into parts: sih · NAP · sid.
Do Americans and Brits say synapsid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈnæpsɪd/ and the British form is /sɪˈnæpsɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.