Pronunciation Guide • English (from Greek)
How to Pronounce synchronize
Difficulty: medium
IPA Transcription
/ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/
Why is it so hard to pronounce?
SING-kruh-nyze. Three syllables. The "ch" here is Greek origin so it sounds like /k/, NOT like "ch" in "church". This is the same rule as "character", "chaos", "chorus" — Greek "ch" = /k/.
💡 Pro Tip for synchronize
SING-kruh-nyze. The CH sounds like K.
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The term synchronize originates from Greek "syn" (together) + "chronos" (time). Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.