How to pronounce synchronicity
Say it like sing-kruh-NIS-ih-tee. Synchronicity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- sing
- kruh
- NIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synchronicity 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.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of synchronicity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sing-kruh-NIS-ih-tee.
What does synchronicity mean?
- The state of being synchronous or simultaneous.
- Coincidences that seem to be meaningfully related; supposedly the result of "universal forces".
Where does synchronicity come from?
From synchron(ous) + -icity.
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Words that rhyme with synchronicity
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Questions about saying synchronicity
How do you pronounce synchronicity?
Say sing-kruh-NIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /sɪŋkrəˈnɪsɪti/. In British English it is /sɪŋkrəˈnɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synchronicity?
Synchronicity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: sing · kruh · NIS · ih · tee.
Is synchronicity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /sɪŋkrəˈnɪsɪti/ (sing-kruh-NIS-ih-tee).