How to Pronounce "synopsis"
word
sɪˈnɑpsɪs
si-NAHP-sis
sɪnˈɒpsɪs
sin-OP-sis
Definition
A short summary that gives the main ideas or events of a story, book, movie, or other work.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɪˈnɑpsɪs
British English
sɪnˈɒpsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
si-NAHP-sis
UK
sin-OP-sis
Listen in Context
She wrote a synopsis of the movie for her class.
The book’s synopsis is printed on the back cover.
Can you give me a quick synopsis of the story?
I usually read the synopsis before watching a new series.