How to pronounce lynxes
Say it like LINGK-siz. Lynxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LINGK).
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- LINGK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lynxes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lynxes
American and British speakers say lynxes in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪŋksɪz/ in the US and /ˈlɪŋksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LINGK-siz.
What does lynxes mean?
- plural of lynx How to pronounce lynx
Questions about saying lynxes
How do you pronounce lynxes?
Say LINGK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lynxes?
Lynxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LINGK). Broken into parts: LINGK · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say lynxes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪŋksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪŋksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.