synopsis

How to Split "synopsis" into Syllables

The word synopsis is divided into 3 syllables: sy·nop·sis. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sy — 1st syllable
• nop — 2nd syllable
• sis — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of synopsis:

• IPA: /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.
2. “synopsis”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Latin synopsis, itself from Ancient Greek σύνοψις (súnopsis), from σύν (sún, “with or whole”) + ὄψις (ópsis, “view”) meaning whole view. Learned borrowing from Latin synopsis. From Ancient Greek σῠ́νοψῐς (sŭ́nopsĭs, “shared view; estimate”).

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare synopsis with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
synopsis	3	sy·nop·sis
synapses	3	sy-nap-ses
symbioses	3	sym-bio-ses
snobbish	2	snob-bish
symbiosis	3	sym-bio-sis

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to synopsis:

syn, sync, synch, Synge, synod, syntax, synagog, synapse.