How to Pronounce Syllepsis

To pronounce "syllepsis", say SYLLEPS-is — 2 syllables, IPA /sɪˈlɛp.sɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

syllepsis

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/sɪˈlɛp.sɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “syllepsis”

"syllepsis" has 2 syllables: sylleps-is.

What does syllepsis mean?

noun

  1. A figure of speech in which one word simultaneously modifies two or more other words such that the modification must be understood differently with respect to each modified word; often causing humorous incongruity.
  2. Growth in which lateral branches develop from a lateral meristem, without the formation of a bud or period of dormancy, when the lateral meristem is split from a terminal meristem.

Antonyms

prolepsis

Related words

oxymoronsyncrisissynchysissynonymiahendiadysparallelismsynizesissyllogisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "syllepsis"?▾

"Syllepsis" has 2 syllables: sylleps · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "syllepsis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "syllepsis" is /sɪˈlɛp.sɪs/.

What does "syllepsis" mean?▾

Syllepsis: A figure of speech in which one word simultaneously modifies two or more other words such that the modification must be understood differently with respect to each modified word; often causing humorous incongruity.

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