How to pronounce syncytial
Say it like sin-SISH-ee-ul. Syncytial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISH).
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- sin
- SISH
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syncytial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of syncytial
American and British speakers say syncytial in essentially the same way: /sɪnˈsɪʃiəl/ in the US and /sɪnˈsɪtiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-SIT-ee-ul.
What does syncytial mean?
- Of or pertaining to a syncytium.
- Characterized by interdependence and a sense of mutual identity.
Where does syncytial come from?
From syncyti(um) + -al.
Questions about saying syncytial
How do you pronounce syncytial?
Say sin-SISH-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈsɪʃiəl/. In British English it is /sɪnˈsɪtiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syncytial?
Syncytial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISH). Broken into parts: sin · SISH · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say syncytial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪnˈsɪʃiəl/ and the British form is /sɪnˈsɪtiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.