How to pronounce synthetics
Say it like sin-THET-iks. Synthetics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- sin
- THET
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synthetics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of synthetics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sin-THET-iks.
What does synthetics mean?
- plural of synthetic How to pronounce synthetic
Words that rhyme with synthetics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of synthetics.
Questions about saying synthetics
How do you pronounce synthetics?
Say sin-THET-iks. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈθɛtɪks/. In British English it is /sɪnˈθɛtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synthetics?
Synthetics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: sin · THET · iks.
Is synthetics 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 /sɪnˈθɛtɪks/ (sin-THET-iks).