English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Synchronous Pronunciation
Synchronous is pronounced SING-kruh-nuhs, IPA /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/.
SING-kruh-nuhs
US /ˈsɪŋkrənəs/ · UK /ˈsɪnkrənəs/
Syllables: SING · kruh · nuhs (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Happening together, moment for moment, with something else.
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Synchronous in a Sentence
- The two motors run in synchronous motion.
- A synchronous satellite stays above one point on the ground.
- Their lessons are synchronous, so everyone logs in together.
Common Mispronunciations of Synchronous
Not sin-KROH-nuhs
SING is the loud opening, and the two beats behind it both run flat.
Not SIN-chruh-nuhs
Greek chi arrives in English as a k, so the middle is kruh and never chruh.
Tip: Three beats, SING-kruh-nuhs, and the y at the front is said as a short i.
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