How to pronounce sphincters
Say it like SFINGK-terz. Sphincters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFINGK).
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- SFINGK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sphincters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SFINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sphincters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SFINGK-tuz.
What does sphincters mean?
- plural of sphincter How to pronounce sphincter
Questions about saying sphincters
How do you pronounce sphincters?
Say SFINGK-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsfɪŋktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsfɪŋktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sphincters?
Sphincters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFINGK). Broken into parts: SFINGK · terz.
Is sphincters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsfɪŋktəz/ (SFINGK-tuz).