How to pronounce synergy
Say it like SIN-er-jee. Synergy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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US American/ˈsɪnɚdʒi/SIN-er-jee
UK British/ˈsɪnədʒi/SIN-uh-jee
- SIN
- er
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synergy 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of synergy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIN-uh-jee.
What does synergy mean?
noun
- A synonym of binding energy.
- The cooperation of two or more nerves, muscles, organs, etc.
- The combined action of two or more drugs where the effects are stronger than their mere sum.
Questions about saying synergy
How do you pronounce synergy?
Say SIN-er-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnɚdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synergy?
Synergy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · er · jee.
Is synergy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪnədʒi/ (SIN-uh-jee).