How to pronounce "synthesis"

synthesis

Noun
American
/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/

Syllable Breakdown

syn the sis

How natives say synthesis

British
/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/

Syllable Breakdown

syn the sis

How natives say synthesis

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1: Start with 'sin', as in 'sin'.

  • Step 2: Move to 'the', rhyming with 'the'.

  • Step 3: End with 'sis', like short for 'sister'.

Common Mistakes

  • sin-tha-sis

  • syn-the-sys

  • syn-this-is

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'synthesis'?

The stress is on the first syllable: SYN-the-sis.

How many syllables are in 'synthesis'?

There are three syllables.

Do you pronounce the 'th' in 'synthesis' as in 'this' or 'thin'?

It's pronounced like 'thin'.

Definition

synthesis

The process of combining things to create something new.

Word Family

synthesize

/ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪz/

verb

To combine elements to form something new

Example: He likes to synthesize new ideas.

synthetic

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

adjective

Not natural; made by chemical synthesis

Example: This jacket is made from synthetic materials.

synthesizer

/ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪzər/

noun

An electronic instrument that generates sound

Example: He played the song on a synthesizer.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Difference vs. 'synthesize'

- Ends with 'saɪz' instead of 'sɪs'.

Difference vs. 'synthetic'

- Has 'θɛt' instead of 'θəs'.

Difference vs. 'synthesizer'

- Ends with 'saɪzər' instead of 'sɪs'.

Pro Tips

Listen carefully to the 'th' sound

Make sure it sounds like 'thin', not 'this'.

Emphasize the first syllable

Start strong on 'SYN'. This helps with clarity.

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/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

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/ˈsaɪbərˌspeɪs/

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/ˈdɪfərəns/

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