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Mk
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I'm looking at synecdoche like "sinneck-douche," but I'm guessing that's not how you say it.
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How Do You Pronounce Synecdoche?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the pronunciation of the word "synecdoche." Participants share their interpretations and variations of how the term should be pronounced, exploring different phonetic representations.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests the pronunciation as "sinneck-douche," expressing uncertainty about its correctness.
- Another participant proposes "syn-eck-duh-kee," noting a recent encounter with the word in an APE context.
- A third participant agrees with the initial "sineck" but offers "sineck-ducky" or "sinneck-duh key" as alternatives for the latter part of the word.
- Some participants engage in playful variations, such as "Skinecktec" and "Scennecktad," indicating a lighthearted approach to the discussion.
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There is no consensus on the correct pronunciation, as multiple competing views and phonetic representations are presented by participants.
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Participants' pronunciations may depend on personal interpretation and regional accents, and there is no authoritative source cited to confirm any of the proposed pronunciations.
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chrisjj
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I believe it's "syn-eck-duh-kee".
That word just came up in APE a couple days ago, actually.
Coincidental timing! :)
That word just came up in APE a couple days ago, actually.
Coincidental timing! :)
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moose
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You have the sinneck part right. Si like in the word sin, and the neck like...neck. However the second part is pronounced ducky (...the animal...).
sineck-ducky
or you could write it like this I suppose...
sinneck-duh key
sineck-ducky
or you could write it like this I suppose...
sinneck-duh key
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edward
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Mk said:
So when do you plan on going to NY??
seriously:
http://www.reference.com/browse/all/synecdoche
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Chi Meson
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edward said:So when do you plan on going to NY??
seriously:
http://www.reference.com/browse/all/synecdoche
You mean Skinecktec.. Scennecktad...Skenechd...
That place north of NYC?
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