How to pronounce synoptic
Say it like sih-NOP-tik. Synoptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP).
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- sih
- NOP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synoptic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synoptic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-NOP-tik.
What does synoptic mean?
- Of or relating to a synopsis.
- Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
- Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Questions about saying synoptic
How do you pronounce synoptic?
Say sih-NOP-tik. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnɑptɪk/. In British English it is /sɪˈnɒptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synoptic?
Synoptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOP). Broken into parts: sih · NOP · tik.
Is synoptic 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 /sɪˈnɒptɪk/ (sih-NOP-tik).