How to pronounce synthetic
Say it like sin-THET-ik. Synthetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- sin
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synthetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synthetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sin-THET-ik.
What does synthetic mean?
- not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially“man-made fibers”“synthetic leather”
- involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis“limnology is essentially a synthetic science composed of elements...that extend well beyond the limits of biology”
- systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words
- a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
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Words that rhyme with synthetic
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Questions about saying synthetic
How do you pronounce synthetic?
Say sin-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synthetic?
Synthetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: sin · THET · ik.
Is synthetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ (sin-THET-ik).