How to pronounce nasopharynx
Say it like nuh-SOF-uh-ringks. Nasopharynx has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOF).
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- nuh
- SOF
- uh
- ringks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasopharynx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nasopharynx
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nuh-SOF-uh-ringks.
What does nasopharynx mean?
- The nasal part of the pharynx, lying behind the nose and above the level of the soft palate.
Where does nasopharynx come from?
From naso- + pharynx.
Questions about saying nasopharynx
How do you pronounce nasopharynx?
Say nuh-SOF-uh-ringks. The American pronunciation is /nəˈsɑfərɪŋks/. In British English it is /nəˈsɒfərɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasopharynx?
Nasopharynx has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOF). Broken into parts: nuh · SOF · uh · ringks.
Is nasopharynx pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nəˈsɒfərɪŋks/ (nuh-SOF-uh-ringks).