How to pronounce phalanx
Say it like FAY-langks. Phalanx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- langks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phalanx 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.
- langksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of phalanx
American and British speakers say phalanx in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪˌlæŋks/ in the US and /ˈfælæŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAL-angks.
What does phalanx mean?
- A large group of people, animals or things, compact or closely massed, or tightly knit and united in common purpose.
- One of the bones of the finger or toe.
- A bundle of stamens, in diadelphous and polyadelphous flowers.
Questions about saying phalanx
How do you pronounce phalanx?
Say FAY-langks. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪˌlæŋks/. In British English it is /ˈfælæŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phalanx?
Phalanx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · langks.
Do Americans and Brits say phalanx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪˌlæŋks/ and the British form is /ˈfælæŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.