How to pronounce synonymous
Say it like suh-NON-uh-mus. Synonymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON).
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- suh
- NON
- uh
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synonymous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of synonymous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-NON-ih-mus.
What does synonymous mean?
- (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
Words that rhyme with synonymous
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Questions about saying synonymous
How do you pronounce synonymous?
Say suh-NON-uh-mus. The American pronunciation is /səˈnɑnəməs/. In British English it is /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synonymous?
Synonymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON). Broken into parts: suh · NON · uh · mus.
Is synonymous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ (sih-NON-ih-mus).