How to pronounce synonymy
Say it like sih-NON-uh-mee. Synonymy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON).
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- sih
- NON
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synonymy 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.
- 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of synonymy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-NON-uh-mee.
What does synonymy mean?
- A certain degree of similarity between the meaning(s) of several (synonymous) words or phrases. (See Usage notes below.)
- A list or collection of synonyms, often compared and contrasted.
- The use of synonyms to clarify or explain one's meaning.
Words that rhyme with synonymy
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Questions about saying synonymy
How do you pronounce synonymy?
Say sih-NON-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnɑnəmi/. In British English it is /sɪˈnɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synonymy?
Synonymy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON). Broken into parts: sih · NON · uh · mee.
Is synonymy 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 /sɪˈnɒnəmi/ (sih-NON-uh-mee).