How to pronounce pharyngal
Say it like fuh-RING-gul. Pharyngal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RING).
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- fuh
- RING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharyngal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pharyngal
American and British speakers say pharyngal in essentially the same way: /fəˈrɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /fəˈrɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-RING-gul.
What does pharyngal mean?
- Alternative form of pharyngeal.
- Alternative form of pharyngeal.
Where does pharyngal come from?
From pharynx + -al.
Words that rhyme with pharyngal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pharyngal.
Questions about saying pharyngal
How do you pronounce pharyngal?
Say fuh-RING-gul. The American pronunciation is /fəˈrɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /fəˈrɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharyngal?
Pharyngal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RING). Broken into parts: fuh · RING · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say pharyngal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈrɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /fəˈrɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.