How to Pronounce Syncope

To pronounce "syncope", say SYNCOP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪŋkəpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɪŋkəpi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “syncope”

"syncope" has 2 syllables: syncop-e. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.

What does syncope mean?

noun

  1. The loss or elision of a sound from the interior of a word, for example by changing cannot to can't, never to ne'er, or the pronunciation of the -cester ending in placenames as -ster (for example, Leicester pronounced Leister or Lester, and Worcester pronounced Wooster).
  2. A loss of consciousness when someone faints, a swoon.

Synonyms

faintfaintinglipothymia

Words that rhyme with syncope

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualityespritweightydecree

Related words

syncopationswoonfaintfaintingvasovagaltussiveapocopeaphesis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "syncope"?▾

"Syncope" has 2 syllables: syncop · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "syncope"?▾

The IPA transcription of "syncope" is /ˈsɪŋkəpi/.

What does "syncope" mean?▾

Syncope: The loss or elision of a sound from the interior of a word, for example by changing cannot to can't, never to ne'er, or the pronunciation of the -cester ending in placenames as -ster (for example, Leicester pronounced Leister or Lester, and Worcester pronounced Wooster).

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