How to pronounce larynx
Say it like LER-ingks. Larynx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER).
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- LER
- ingks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larynx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of larynx
American and British speakers say larynx in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛrɪŋks/ in the US and /ˈlærɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAR-ingks.
What does larynx mean?
- A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the esophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, as it houses the vocal cords, sound production.
Words that rhyme with larynx
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of larynx.
Questions about saying larynx
How do you pronounce larynx?
Say LER-ingks. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛrɪŋks/. In British English it is /ˈlærɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larynx?
Larynx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER). Broken into parts: LER · ingks.
Do Americans and Brits say larynx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛrɪŋks/ and the British form is /ˈlærɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.