How to pronounce syndication
Say it like sin-dih-KAY-shun. Syndication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- sin
- dih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syndication 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of syndication
American and British speakers say syndication in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-dih-KAY-shun.
What does syndication mean?
- The act of syndicating a news feature by publishing it in multiple newspapers etc, simultaneously
Where does syndication come from?
From the verb syndicate (1925).
Words that rhyme with syndication
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Questions about saying syndication
How do you pronounce syndication?
Say sin-dih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syndication?
Syndication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: sin · dih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say syndication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.