How to pronounce synizesis
Say it like sih-nih-ZEE-sis. Synizesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEE).
- sih
- nih
- ZEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synizesis 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synizesis
American and British speakers say synizesis in essentially the same way: /sɪnɪˈzisɪs/ in the US and /sɪnɪˈziːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-nih-ZEE-sis.
What does synizesis mean?
- The fusion of two syllables into one without the formation of a recognized diphthong, especially to fit a certain poetic meter.
- A dense clumping of chromosomes on one side of the nucleus of a cell, sometimes occurring prior to cell division.
Words that rhyme with synizesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of synizesis.
Questions about saying synizesis
How do you pronounce synizesis?
Say sih-nih-ZEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /sɪnɪˈzisɪs/. In British English it is /sɪnɪˈziːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synizesis?
Synizesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEE). Broken into parts: sih · nih · ZEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say synizesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪnɪˈzisɪs/ and the British form is /sɪnɪˈziːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.