How to pronounce phalange
Say it like FAY-lanj. Phalange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- lanj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phalange pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lanjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of phalange
American and British speakers say phalange in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪlændʒ/ in the US and /ˈfælændʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAL-anj.
What does phalange mean?
- Synonym of phalanx (“one of the bones of the finger or toe”).
- Any of the joints of an insect's tarsus.
- A bundle of stamens joined by their filaments.
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Questions about saying phalange
How do you pronounce phalange?
Say FAY-lanj. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪlændʒ/. In British English it is /ˈfælændʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phalange?
Phalange has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · lanj.
Do Americans and Brits say phalange the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪlændʒ/ and the British form is /ˈfælændʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.