How to pronounce salpinx
Say it like SAL-pingks. Salpinx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
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- SAL
- pingks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salpinx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pingksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of salpinx
American and British speakers say salpinx in essentially the same way: /ˈsælpɪŋks/ in the US and /ˈsælpɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-pingks.
What does salpinx mean?
- A Fallopian tube.
- A Eustachian tube.
Where does salpinx come from?
Borrowed from New Latin salpinx.
Questions about saying salpinx
How do you pronounce salpinx?
Say SAL-pingks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsælpɪŋks/. In British English it is /ˈsælpɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salpinx?
Salpinx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · pingks.
Do Americans and Brits say salpinx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsælpɪŋks/ and the British form is /ˈsælpɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.