How to pronounce synonym
Say it like SIN-uh-nim. Synonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synonym 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synonym
American and British speakers say synonym in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/ in the US and /ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-uh-nim.
What does synonym mean?
- A term (word or phrase) which is synonymous with others.““Happy” is a synonym of “glad”.”
- The subset of those names other than the one to be used according to the rules.
- Any name that has been applied to a taxon other than the one to be used, including those not allowed by the rules such as misspellings or nomina nuda.
- To make synonymous.
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Questions about saying synonym
How do you pronounce synonym?
Say SIN-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synonym?
Synonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · uh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say synonym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnəˌnɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.