How to pronounce synechia
Say it like sih-NEK-ee-uh. Synechia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK).
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- sih
- NEK
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synechia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of synechia
American and British speakers say synechia in essentially the same way: /sɪˈnɛkiə/ in the US and /sɪˈnɛkiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-NEK-ee-uh.
What does synechia mean?
- An eye condition in which the iris adheres either to the cornea (anterior synechia) or to the lens (posterior synechia).
Questions about saying synechia
How do you pronounce synechia?
Say sih-NEK-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnɛkiə/. In British English it is /sɪˈnɛkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synechia?
Synechia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEK). Broken into parts: sih · NEK · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say synechia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈnɛkiə/ and the British form is /sɪˈnɛkiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.