English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Synopsis Pronunciation
Synopsis is pronounced si-NAHP-sis, IPA /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/.
si-NAHP-sis
US /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ · UK /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/
Syllables: si · NAHP · sis (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A short summary of a book, film, or argument.
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Synopsis in a Sentence
- Send a one-page synopsis with the first chapter.
- The synopsis gives away the ending.
- Her synopsis ran to three lines.
Common Mispronunciations of Synopsis
Not SI-nuhp-sis
NAHP in the middle takes the force, with si and sis both light.
Not sy-NAHP-sees
Close on a plain sis. The long sees ending belongs to the plural, synopses.
Tip: Three beats, si-NAHP-sis, and the plural is si-NAHP-seez.
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