How to pronounce syntheses
Say it like SIN-thuh-sees. Syntheses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- thuh
- sees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syntheses 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.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of syntheses
American and British speakers say syntheses in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnθəˌsis/ in the US and /ˈsɪnθɪsiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-thih-seez.
What does syntheses mean?
- plural of synthesis How to pronounce synthesis
Questions about saying syntheses
How do you pronounce syntheses?
Say SIN-thuh-sees. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnθəˌsis/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnθɪsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syntheses?
Syntheses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · thuh · sees.
Do Americans and Brits say syntheses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnθəˌsis/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnθɪsiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.