How to Pronounce Synonym

To pronounce "synonym", say SYNONYM — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɪnənɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

synonym

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying synonym, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllable

Letters

/ˈsɪnənɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “synonym”

"synonym" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grim and dim, if that helps it stick.

What does synonym mean?

noun

(strictly) A word whose meaning is the same as that of another word.
A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.
““Happy” is a synonym of “glad”.”

Synonyms

equivalent poecilonym metonym

Antonyms

antonym opposite

Words that rhyme with synonym

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grim dim skim vim trim prim hymn whim rim brim shim pseudonym

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "synonym"?▾

"Synonym" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "synonym"?▾

The IPA transcription of "synonym" is /ˈsɪnənɪm/.

What does "synonym" mean?▾

Synonym: (strictly) A word whose meaning is the same as that of another word.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “synonym” in the full dictionary →