How to Pronounce Synapsid

To pronounce "synapsid", say SYNAPS-id — 2 syllables, IPA /sɪˈnapsɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/sɪˈnapsɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “synapsid”

"synapsid" has 2 syllables: synaps-id. It rhymes with anapsid, if that helps it stick.

What does synapsid mean?

noun

  1. Any animal (including all mammals) of the class Synapsida.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the class Synapsida, of animals which have an opening low in the skull roof behind each eye, leaving a bony arch beneath each.

Synonyms

mammal-like reptilestem mammal

Words that rhyme with synapsid

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anapsid

Related words

anapsidsauroidsaurognathouszygokrotaphiclagenocanaliculateendaspideansaurianfoveocanaliculate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "synapsid"?▾

"Synapsid" has 2 syllables: synaps · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "synapsid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "synapsid" is /sɪˈnapsɪd/.

What does "synapsid" mean?▾

Synapsid: Any animal (including all mammals) of the class Synapsida.

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