synchro

word

/ˈsɪŋkɹoʊ/
SING-kroh
/sˈɪnkɹəʊ/
SING-kroh

Definition

'Synchro' is an informal short form of 'synchronized' or 'synchronization'. It is often used for synchronized swimming, skating, or for things happening in the same timing or working together smoothly.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and somewhat specialized. Most common in sports contexts like 'synchro team' or 'synchro routine'. Outside sports, it can refer casually to timing and coordination, but in general English, 'sync' is more common than 'synchro'.

Example Sentences

She joined a synchro club at school.

basic

We need the lights and music in synchro, or the whole show feels off.

natural

Their arms moved in perfect synchro.

basic

My sister does synchro every weekend.

basic

That duet was so clean—everything was in synchro.

natural

She used to compete in synchro before switching to coaching.

natural