How to pronounce synoecious
Say it like sih-NEE-shus. Synoecious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- sih
- NEE
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synoecious 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.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of synoecious
American and British speakers say synoecious in essentially the same way: /sɪˈniʃəs/ in the US and /sɪˈniːʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-NEE-shus.
What does synoecious mean?
- With male and female organs in the same structure.
- unisex
Where does synoecious come from?
From syn- + -oecious.
Words that rhyme with synoecious
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Questions about saying synoecious
How do you pronounce synoecious?
Say sih-NEE-shus. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈniʃəs/. In British English it is /sɪˈniːʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synoecious?
Synoecious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: sih · NEE · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say synoecious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈniʃəs/ and the British form is /sɪˈniːʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.