How to pronounce syndactyly
Say it like sin-DAK-tuh-lee. Syndactyly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK).
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- sin
- DAK
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syndactyly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of syndactyly
American and British speakers say syndactyly in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪnˈdæktəli/ in the US and /ˌsɪnˈdæktəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-DAK-tuh-lee.
What does syndactyly mean?
- The normal condition, in some animals and birds, of having fused digits.
- The anomalous condition, in humans, of having some fingers or toes fused with a web.
Questions about saying syndactyly
How do you pronounce syndactyly?
Say sin-DAK-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnˈdæktəli/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnˈdæktəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syndactyly?
Syndactyly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK). Broken into parts: sin · DAK · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say syndactyly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪnˈdæktəli/ and the British form is /ˌsɪnˈdæktəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.