How to pronounce synthesize
Say it like SIN-thuh-syze. Synthesize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- thuh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synthesize 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.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of synthesize
American and British speakers say synthesize in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-thuh-syze.
What does synthesize mean?
- To combine two or more things to produce a new product.“synthesize data”
- To be combined producing a new, more complex product.
- To produce a substance by chemical synthesis.“The lab was able to synthesize a new compound.”
Where does synthesize come from?
From synthesis + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying synthesize
How do you pronounce synthesize?
Say SIN-thuh-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synthesize?
Synthesize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · thuh · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say synthesize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.