How to pronounce synthesizer
Say it like SIN-thuh-sy-zer. Synthesizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- thuh
- sy
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synthesizer 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of synthesizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIN-thuh-sy-zuh.
What does synthesizer mean?
- An electronic musical instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and generally is played via a keyboard.
- An electronic instrument consisting of a module, or a set of modules, that creates its sounds with electronics and does not have any keyboard.
- An electronic circuit that generates an electronic signal oscillation with accurate timing from a reference oscillator.
Where does synthesizer come from?
From synthesize + -er.
Questions about saying synthesizer
How do you pronounce synthesizer?
Say SIN-thuh-sy-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synthesizer?
Synthesizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · thuh · sy · zer.
Is synthesizer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪzə/ (SIN-thuh-sy-zuh).