How to pronounce synovial
Say it like sih-NOH-vee-ul. Synovial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- sih
- NOH
- vee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synovial 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of synovial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sy-NOH-vee-ul.
What does synovial mean?
- Of, relating to, or secreting synovial fluid.
- Lined with synovial membrane.
Where does synovial come from?
From synovia + -al, related to New Latin synoviālis.
Questions about saying synovial
How do you pronounce synovial?
Say sih-NOH-vee-ul. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnoʊviəl/. In British English it is /saɪˈnəʊviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synovial?
Synovial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: sih · NOH · vee · ul.
Is synovial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /saɪˈnəʊviəl/ (sy-NOH-vee-ul).