EXHIBIT 23.2

            CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated October 23, 2000, included in the Proxy Statement of
IKOS Systems, Inc. that is made a part of the Registration Statement (Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-4) and Prospectus of Synopsys, Inc. for the registration of its
shares of common stock.


/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

San Jose, California

October 15, 2001