How to pronounce synchronous
Say it like SING-kruh-nus. Synchronous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- kruh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synchronous 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of synchronous
American and British speakers say synchronous in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-kruh-nus.
What does synchronous mean?
- At the same time, at the same frequency.
- Interacting with other elements in series; blocking; interacting with the same program or thread as other operations, thereby preventing those operations from resuming until the operation of interest is complete.
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Questions about saying synchronous
How do you pronounce synchronous?
Say SING-kruh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synchronous?
Synchronous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · kruh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say synchronous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.