How to pronounce synaptic
Say it like sin-AP-tik. Synaptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP).
- sin
- AP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synaptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synaptic
American and British speakers say synaptic in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪˈnæptɪk/ in the US and /sɪˈnæptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-NAP-tik.
What does synaptic mean?
- Of or relating to a synapse, the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell.
- Of or relating to a synapsis, the association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.
Words that rhyme with synaptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of synaptic.
Questions about saying synaptic
How do you pronounce synaptic?
Say sin-AP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪˈnæptɪk/. In British English it is /sɪˈnæptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synaptic?
Synaptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP). Broken into parts: sin · AP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say synaptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪˈnæptɪk/ and the British form is /sɪˈnæptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.