How to pronounce synchronic
Say it like sing-KRON-ik. Synchronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRON).
- sing
- KRON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synchronic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synchronic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sin-KRON-ik.
What does synchronic mean?
- Occurring at a specific point in time.
- Relating to the study of a language at only one point in its history.
Where does synchronic come from?
By surface analysis, syn- + chron- + -ic; historically, see synchronous § Etymology.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- synchronous
- synchronal
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with synchronic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of synchronic.
Questions about saying synchronic
How do you pronounce synchronic?
Say sing-KRON-ik. The American pronunciation is /sɪŋˈkrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /sɪnˈkrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synchronic?
Synchronic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRON). Broken into parts: sing · KRON · ik.
Is synchronic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɪnˈkrɒnɪk/ (sin-KRON-ik).