How to Pronounce Synecdoche

To pronounce "synecdoche", say SYNECD-och-e — 3 syllables, IPA /sɪˈnɛk.doʊ.ki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/sɪˈnɛk.doʊ.ki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “synecdoche”

"synecdoche" has 3 syllables: synecd-och-e.

What does synecdoche mean?

noun

  1. A figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part.
  2. The use of this figure of speech.

Synonyms

synecdochy

Related words

synechdochesyndochesynecdochysynecdochismperiphrasisantonomasiaagnominationmerism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "synecdoche"?▾

"Synecdoche" has 3 syllables: synecd · och · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "synecdoche"?▾

The IPA transcription of "synecdoche" is /sɪˈnɛk.doʊ.ki/.

What does "synecdoche" mean?▾

Synecdoche: A figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part.

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