How to pronounce synchronize
Say it like SING-kruh-nyze. Synchronize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- kruh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synchronize 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.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of synchronize
American and British speakers say synchronize in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-kruh-nyze.
What does synchronize mean?
- To occur at the same time or with coordinated timing.
- To cause (video and audio) to play in a coordinated way.
- To set (a clock or watch) to display the same time as another.“We synchronized our watches and agreed to meet at four o'clock precisely.”
Questions about saying synchronize
How do you pronounce synchronize?
Say SING-kruh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synchronize?
Synchronize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · kruh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say synchronize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.