Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

synchro

/sˈɪŋkɹoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.59 in modern English

Syllables: syn-chro
IPA: /sˈɪŋkɹoʊ/

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any synchronized event, such as synchronized swimming.

Countable; Informal; Uncountable

noun

A type of rotary electrical transformer that is used for measuring the angle of a rotating machine such as an antenna platform. In its general physical construction, it is much like an electric motor.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Ellipsis of synchromesh.

Countable; Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Patrick Borkowski develops strength and conditioning programs for acrobatic and combat sports, including synchro, at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs."

Etymology

Abbreviation of synchronization or synchronized.

Usage

Inflected Forms

synchros (plural)

Phrases

synchro-

Frequently Paired Words

sync synced synchro- synchronization synchronize synchronized synchronous

Synonyms

selsyn

Questions

How do you pronounce synchro?: The recorded pronunciation is /sˈɪŋkɹoʊ/.
What does synchro mean?: Any synchronized event, such as synchronized swimming.
Where does synchro come from?: Abbreviation of synchronization or synchronized.

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