How to pronounce syringe
Say it like SIR-inj. Syringe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
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- SIR
- inj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syringe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- injKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of syringe
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: sih-RINJ.
Other ways to say syringe
Syringe also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- suh-RINJ /səˈrɪndʒ/
What does syringe mean?
- A device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane.
- A device consisting of a hypodermic needle, a chamber for containing liquids, and a piston for applying pressure (to inject) or reducing pressure (to draw); a hypodermic syringe.“an ear syringe”
- To clean or rinse by means of a syringe.“Have your ears syringed! They're so dirty!”
- To inject by means of a syringe.
Questions about saying syringe
How do you pronounce syringe?
Say SIR-inj. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪrɪndʒ/. In British English it is /sɪˈrɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syringe?
Syringe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · inj.
Is syringe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /sɪˈrɪndʒ/ (sih-RINJ).