Pronunciation Guide: 'Syndrome' (IPA, Audio Tips & Example)

Syndrome /ˈsɪn.droʊm/ (US) or /ˈsɪn.drəʊm/ (UK)

Breakdown

• SIN – as in "sin" (short i).
• drome – rhymes with "foam" (US) or "from" (UK, schwa).
• Stress on first syllable.

Common Errors

• "Sin-DROME" (second syllable stress) – incorrect.
• "SYN-drome" (long i) – incorrect.

Etymology

Greek syndromē "concurrence" (syn "together" + dromos "running"). Literally "running together" of symptoms.

Example Sentences

• "Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by trisomy 21."
• "The patient presented with the classic triad of Wernicke's syndrome."
• "Metabolic syndrome increases cardiovascular risk."

Related Terms

• Symptom /ˈsɪmp.təm/ – subjective evidence.
• Sign /saɪn/ – objective finding.
• Diagnosis /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/ – identification of disease.

Clear pronunciation enhances clinical communication.