How to pronounce phalanges
Say it like FAY-lan-jiz. Phalanges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- lan
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phalanges 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.
- lanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phalanges
American and British speakers say phalanges in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪlændʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈfælændʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAL-an-jiz.
What does phalanges mean?
Questions about saying phalanges
How do you pronounce phalanges?
Say FAY-lan-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪlændʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfælændʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phalanges?
Phalanges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · lan · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say phalanges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪlændʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfælændʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.