How to pronounce synecdochical
Say it like sin-uk-DOH-kih-kul. Synecdochical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- sin
- uk
- DOH
- kih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synecdochical 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of synecdochical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sin-uk-DOH-kih-kul.
What does synecdochical mean?
- Using an inclusive term for something included, or vice versa; using the term for a part or component to mean the whole (as "hand" for "laborer") or vice versa (as "the court" for "the judge").
- Of a whole: representing its components; of a part representing the whole.
Where does synecdochical come from?
From synecdoche + -ical.
Questions about saying synecdochical
How do you pronounce synecdochical?
Say sin-uk-DOH-kih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnəkˈdoʊkɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnəkˈdəʊkɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synecdochical?
Synecdochical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: sin · uk · DOH · kih · kul.
Is synecdochical 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 /ˌsɪnəkˈdəʊkɪkəl/ (sin-uk-DOH-kih-kul).