How to pronounce pharynx
Say it like FER-ingks. Pharynx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- ingks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharynx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pharynx
American and British speakers say pharynx in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛrɪŋks/ in the US and /ˈfærɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAR-ingks.
What does pharynx mean?
- The part of the alimentary canal and respiratory tract that extends from the back of the mouth and nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.
- The part of the alimentary canal immediately behind the mouth in invertebrates that may be thickened and muscular, eversible and toothed, or adapted as a suctorial organ.
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Words that rhyme with pharynx
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pharynx.
Questions about saying pharynx
How do you pronounce pharynx?
Say FER-ingks. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrɪŋks/. In British English it is /ˈfærɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharynx?
Pharynx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ingks.
Do Americans and Brits say pharynx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛrɪŋks/ and the British form is /ˈfærɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.