How to Pronounce Synapsis

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

/sɪˈnæpsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “synapsis”

"synapsis" has 2 syllables: synaps-is.

What does synapsis mean?

noun

  1. The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

noun

  1. The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.

Related words

meioticsynapseparasynapsishomosynapsissyntenysynacmysynecphonesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "synapsis"?▾

"Synapsis" has 2 syllables: synaps · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "synapsis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "synapsis" is /sɪˈnæpsɪs/.

What does "synapsis" mean?▾

Synapsis: The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

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