How to pronounce synapsis
Say it like sih-NAP-sis. Synapsis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP).
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- sih
- NAP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synapsis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synapsis
American and British speakers say synapsis in essentially the same way: /sɪˈnæpsɪs/ in the US and /sɪˈnæpsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-NAP-sis.
What does synapsis mean?
- The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.
- Alternative form of synapse.
Questions about saying synapsis
How do you pronounce synapsis?
Say sih-NAP-sis. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnæpsɪs/. In British English it is /sɪˈnæpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synapsis?
Synapsis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP). Broken into parts: sih · NAP · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say synapsis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈnæpsɪs/ and the British form is /sɪˈnæpsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.