How to pronounce syringes
Say it like suh-RIN-jiz. Syringes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN).
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- suh
- RIN
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syringes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of syringes
American and British speakers say syringes in essentially the same way: /səˈrɪndʒɪz/ in the US and /sɪˈrɪndʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-RIN-jiz.
What does syringes mean?
Questions about saying syringes
How do you pronounce syringes?
Say suh-RIN-jiz. The American pronunciation is /səˈrɪndʒɪz/. In British English it is /sɪˈrɪndʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syringes?
Syringes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN). Broken into parts: suh · RIN · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say syringes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈrɪndʒɪz/ and the British form is /sɪˈrɪndʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.