How to pronounce syntagm
Say it like SIN-tam. Syntagm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- tam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syntagm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of syntagm
American and British speakers say syntagm in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪntæm/ in the US and /ˈsɪntæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-tam.
What does syntagm mean?
- Alternative form of syntagma.
Questions about saying syntagm
How do you pronounce syntagm?
Say SIN-tam. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪntæm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪntæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syntagm?
Syntagm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · tam.
Do Americans and Brits say syntagm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪntæm/ and the British form is /ˈsɪntæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.