synthesize

/ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/

Syllables syn·the·size

Stress SYN-the-size

Phonics Breakdown

syn

/sɪn/

short i

the

/θə/

schwa

size

/saɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to combine different ideas, substances, or information into a whole

Sound Reference

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syn=/sɪn/(since) + the=/θə/(the) + size=/saɪz/(size)

Example

Scientists can synthesize new materials in the laboratory.