EXHIBIT 23.2

                 CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, 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 (Form S-4)
and Prospectus of Synopsys, Inc. for the registration of its shares of common
stock.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

San Jose, California
August 6, 2001