Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

synergy

/ˈsɪnəɹd͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.22 in modern English

Syllables
syn-er-gy
IPA
/ˈsɪnəɹd͡ʒi/
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A synonym of binding energy.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The cooperation of two or more nerves, muscles, organs, etc.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The combined action of two or more drugs where the effects are stronger than their mere sum.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Benefits resulting from combining different groups, people, objects or processes.

Countable; Uncountable

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek συνεργία (sunergía, “cooperation”), from σύν (sún, “with, together”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”). By surface analysis, syn- + -ergy.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: συνεργία

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsɪnəɹd͡ʒi/
  • British English: /ˈsɪnəd͡ʒi/

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Questions

How do you pronounce synergy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɪnəɹd͡ʒi/.
What does synergy mean?
A synonym of binding energy.
Where does synergy come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce synergy

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