How to pronounce synchro
Say it like SING-kroh. Synchro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- kroh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synchro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of synchro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SING-kroh.
What does synchro mean?
- Any synchronized event, such as synchronized swimming.
- A type of rotary electrical transformer that is used for measuring the angle of a rotating machine such as an antenna platform. In its general physical construction, it is much like an electric motor.
Where does synchro come from?
Abbreviation of synchronization or synchronized.
Questions about saying synchro
How do you pronounce synchro?
Say SING-kroh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋkroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋkrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synchro?
Synchro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · kroh.
Is synchro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɪŋkrəʊ/ (SING-kroh).