5 syllables: Syn, ov, i, al Flu, id. Stress on id.
sin-oh-vee-uhl-FLOO-id
/sɪˈnoʊviəl ˈfluːɪd/
Synovial Fluid is pronounced sin-oh-vee-uhl-FLOO-id (/sɪˈnoʊviəl ˈfluːɪd/). It has five syllables (Syn-ov-i-al Flu-id), with the stress on "id". Synovial fluid is a viscous lubricant found in joint cavities, reducing friction between articular cartilage during movement. It provides nutrients and serves as a cushion, helping to absorb shocks and distribute loads across joints. In health care, analyzing synovial fluid can aid diagnosis of joint diseases and injuries.
nounSynovial fluid is a viscous lubricant found in joint cavities, reducing friction between articular cartilage during movement. It provides nutrients and serves as a cushion, helping to absorb shocks and distribute loads across joints. In health care, analyzing synovial fluid can aid diagnosis of joint diseases and injuries.
"The doctor drew synovial fluid from the knee for analysis."
"Rheumatoid arthritis can alter the composition of synovial fluid."
"A healthy synovial fluid helps your joints glide smoothly."
Pronounce as /sɪˈnɒv.i.əl fluːɪd/ (US: /sɪˈnoʊvi.əl ˈfluː.ɪd/). The primary stress falls on the second syllable of synovial: si-NO-vi-al, and Fluid carries the stress only on the first syllable of fluid? Actually fluid is one-syllable, stressed lightly. Tips: start with s- as a soft s, then the 'nyo' cluster as /nɒ/ or /noʊ/ depending on accent. End with /vɪəl/ for -vial, then /fjuː/ for fluid. In practice, emphasize the second syllable: si-NO-vi-al FLU-id.” ,
Two common errors: (1) misplacing the stress, saying si-NO-vial FL—you should stress the second syllable: si-NO-vi-al. (2) mispronouncing 'synovial' as 'sin-O-vee-uhl' or 'si-NOH-vee-uhl' when it should be /ˌsɪˈnoʊviəl/ (US) or /ˌsɪˈnɒvi.əl/ (UK). Correct by breaking into syllables (sih-NOH-vee-uhl) and keeping Fluid as one syllable with a clear /floo-id/ or /fluːɪd/.” ,
In US English, synovial is typically /ˌsɪˈnoʊviəl/ with a rhotic /r/ absent in the word fluid. UK English tends to /ˌsɪˈnɒviː.əl/ with shorter o and less diphthong in 'oo'; AU follows US tendencies but often features a more centralized vowel in 'synovial'. The main difference is the vowel in the first stressed syllable: /noʊ/ (US) vs /ɒ/ (UK). Overall, the rhythm remains 3 syllables for synovial and 1 for fluid. ” ,
Key challenges include the 'syno-' cluster with the 'nyo' vowel and the -vial ending, which can be reduced or mis-stressed. The word contains a secondary stress pattern (ˌsɪˈnoʊviəl), and the liaison between 'syn-' and 'ovial' can blur in rapid speech. Also, 'fluid' has a strong /uː/ vowel, which can shift in connected speech, affecting overall resonance. Practice by isolating each syllable and linking them smoothly.
A useful cue: think 'sin-OH-vee-uhl FLU-id'. The key is the vowel sequence in 'synovial' (no-vee-uhl) and the short, plosive start of 'fluid' (/fluːɪd/ in careful speech, often /fluːd/ in fast speech). Keep the /ˈnoʊ/ or /ˈnɒ/ as the nucleus of the word, and deliver 'fluid' with a crisp /f/ + long /uː/ leading into a light /ɪd/ or a reduced final /d/ in rapid talk.
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Synovial derives from Latin synovialis, from Greek sun (
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