How to Pronounce Synopsis

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “synopsis”

"synopsis" has 2 syllables: synops-is. It rhymes with opsis, if that helps it stick.

What does synopsis mean?

noun

  1. (authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.
  2. A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.

Synonyms

abridgmentabstractconspectusoutlineoverviewsummary

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Words that rhyme with synopsis

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Related words

abstractoutlineprecisoverviewsummarizewrap-upmemorandumstoryline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "synopsis"?▾

"Synopsis" has 2 syllables: synops · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "synopsis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "synopsis" is /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/.

What does "synopsis" mean?▾

Synopsis: (authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

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