How to pronounce synopsis
Say it like sih-NOP-sis. Synopsis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- sih
- NOP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synopsis 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.
- NOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synopsis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-NOP-sis.
What does synopsis mean?
- A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
- A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.
- A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.
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Questions about saying synopsis
How do you pronounce synopsis?
Say sih-NOP-sis. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/. In British English it is /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synopsis?
Synopsis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: sih · NOP · sis.
Is synopsis 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 /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ (sih-NOP-sis).