How to pronounce syzygy
Say it like SIZ-ih-jee. Syzygy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZ).
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- SIZ
- ih
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syzygy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of syzygy
American and British speakers say syzygy in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪzɪdʒi/ in the US and /ˈsɪzɪdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIZ-ih-jee.
What does syzygy mean?
- An alignment of three celestial bodies (for example, the Sun, Earth, and Moon) such that one body is directly between the other two, such as occurs at an eclipse.
- An archetypal pairing of contrasexual opposites, symbolizing the communication of the conscious and unconscious minds.
- A relation between generators of a module.
Questions about saying syzygy
How do you pronounce syzygy?
Say SIZ-ih-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪzɪdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈsɪzɪdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syzygy?
Syzygy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZ). Broken into parts: SIZ · ih · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say syzygy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪzɪdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈsɪzɪdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.