How to pronounce lynx
Say it like LINGKS. Lynx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LINGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lynx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lynx
American and British speakers say lynx in essentially the same way: /lɪŋks/ in the US and /lɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LINGKS.
What does lynx mean?
- Any of several medium-sized wild cats of the genus Lynx.
Where does lynx come from?
Displaced English los; Middle English lusk (“lynx”), from Old English lox (“lynx”) as the animal died out in Britain during the Middle Ages.
Words that rhyme with lynx
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Words that sound like lynx
Questions about saying lynx
How do you pronounce lynx?
Say LINGKS. The American pronunciation is /lɪŋks/. In British English it is /lɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lynx?
Lynx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LINGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say lynx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪŋks/ and the British form is /lɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lynx?
Lynx sounds the same as links in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.