How to Pronounce Synchronize

To pronounce "synchronize", say SYNCHRON-iz-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “synchronize”

"synchronize" has 3 syllables: synchron-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does synchronize mean?

verb

  1. To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.
  2. To set (a clock or watch) to display the same time as another.

    “We synchronized our watches and agreed to meet at four o'clock precisely.”

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Words that rhyme with synchronize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

synccontemporizesynchronizationsynchronicitysynchronycoincidecoordinatesynch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "synchronize"?▾

"Synchronize" has 3 syllables: synchron · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "synchronize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "synchronize" is /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/.

What does "synchronize" mean?▾

Synchronize: To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.

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