How to pronounce syndromes
Say it like SIN-drohmz. Syndromes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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US American/ˈsɪnˌdroʊmz/SIN-drohmz
UK British/ˈsɪnˌdrəʊmz/SIN-drohmz
- SIN
- drohmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syndromes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- drohmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of syndromes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SIN-drohmz.
What does syndromes mean?
noun
- plural of syndrome How to pronounce syndrome
Questions about saying syndromes
How do you pronounce syndromes?
Say SIN-drohmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnˌdroʊmz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnˌdrəʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syndromes?
Syndromes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · drohmz.
Is syndromes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɪnˌdrəʊmz/ (SIN-drohmz).