How to pronounce jynx
Say it like JINGKS. Jynx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JINGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jynx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JINGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jynx
American and British speakers say jynx in essentially the same way: /dʒɪŋks/ in the US and /dʒɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: JINGKS.
What does jynx mean?
- A bird, the wryneck, once thought a bird of ill omen (Jynx torquilla).
- A charm or spell.
- One of an order of spiritual intelligences in ancient “Chaldaic” philosophy.
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Questions about saying jynx
How do you pronounce jynx?
Say JINGKS. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪŋks/. In British English it is /dʒɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jynx?
Jynx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JINGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say jynx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪŋks/ and the British form is /dʒɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as jynx?
Jynx sounds the same as jinx in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.