Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce synod

SIN-ud - two syllables, stress on the 1st, short 'i'

US/ˈsɪn.əd/

sɪnəd

UK/ˈsɪn.əd/

sɪnəd

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Common mistake

Not 'SY-nod' with a long 'i'; it is 'SIN-ud', stress up front.

What “synod” means

An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.

In a sentence

  • The council convened to address church matters at the regional synod.
  • A synod serves as an administrative or civilly authoritative assembly within certain denominations.

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