synizèsecommon nounSyllable DecompositionsynizèseEtymologyexpandfrom Ancient Greek συνίζησις sunizêsis (sunizêsis).Definitions1. Pronunciation of two distinct vowels in a single prosodic time, without making them a diphthong.expand2. Occlusion of the pupil caused by spontaneous inflammation or following cataract surgery.expandTranslationsenglish:synizesis