How to pronounce syndesis
Say it like sin-DEE-sis. Syndesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- sin
- DEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syndesis 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.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of syndesis
American and British speakers say syndesis in essentially the same way: /sɪnˈdisɪs/ in the US and /sɪnˈdiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-DEE-sis.
What does syndesis mean?
- Synonym of arthrodesis, the artificial fusion of a joint between two or more bones.
- Synonym of syndeton, the use of conjunctions or syndetic constructions.
Words that rhyme with syndesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of syndesis.
Questions about saying syndesis
How do you pronounce syndesis?
Say sin-DEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈdisɪs/. In British English it is /sɪnˈdiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syndesis?
Syndesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: sin · DEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say syndesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪnˈdisɪs/ and the British form is /sɪnˈdiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.