word
Literary
Synecdoche
sih-NEK-doh-kee
/sɪˈnɛkdəki/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
synecdoche
Dictionary meaning
A figure of speech using a part to represent the whole (e.g. 'wheels' for a car).
History and origin
Greek: simultaneous understanding
Common mispronunciations
SIN-ek-doshsin-EK-doh-chee
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables — the final 'che' is pronounced 'kee'.
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