How to pronounce synaxis
Say it like sih-NAK-sis. Synaxis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK).
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- sih
- NAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synaxis 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.
- NAKSay 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 synaxis
American and British speakers say synaxis in essentially the same way: /sɪˈnæksɪs/ in the US and /sɪˈnæksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-NAK-sis.
What does synaxis mean?
- A day following a Great Feast in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, on which a person related to the events is remembered. For example, the Synaxis of John the Baptist follows the Theophany (Baptism of Christ), the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel follows the Annunciation, and the S
Words that rhyme with synaxis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of synaxis.
Questions about saying synaxis
How do you pronounce synaxis?
Say sih-NAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnæksɪs/. In British English it is /sɪˈnæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synaxis?
Synaxis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK). Broken into parts: sih · NAK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say synaxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈnæksɪs/ and the British form is /sɪˈnæksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.