How to pronounce synod
Say it like SIN-ud. Synod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synod 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of synod
American and British speakers say synod in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnəd/ in the US and /ˈsɪnəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-ud.
What does synod mean?
- An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.
- An administrative division of churches, either the entire denomination, as in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, or a mid-level division (middle judicatory, district) as in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- An assembly or council having civil authority (formal); a legislative body.
Questions about saying synod
How do you pronounce synod?
Say SIN-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnəd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synod?
Synod has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say synod the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnəd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.