How to pronounce sync
Say it like SINGK. Sync is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sync pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sync
American and British speakers say sync in essentially the same way: /sɪŋk/ in the US and /sɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SINGK.
What does sync mean?
- make synchronous and adjust in time or manner“Let's synchronize our efforts”
Where does sync come from?
Clipping of synchronization.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sync
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sync.
Words that sound like sync
Questions about saying sync
How do you pronounce sync?
Say SINGK. The American pronunciation is /sɪŋk/. In British English it is /sɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sync?
Sync is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say sync the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪŋk/ and the British form is /sɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sync?
Sync sounds the same as cinque, sink in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.