How to pronounce sphinges
Say it like SFIN-jeez. Sphinges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFIN).
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- SFIN
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sphinges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SFINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sphinges
American and British speakers say sphinges in essentially the same way: /ˈsfɪndʒiz/ in the US and /ˈsfɪndʒiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SFIN-jeez.
What does sphinges mean?
- plural of sphinx How to pronounce sphinx
Questions about saying sphinges
How do you pronounce sphinges?
Say SFIN-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsfɪndʒiz/. In British English it is /ˈsfɪndʒiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sphinges?
Sphinges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFIN). Broken into parts: SFIN · jeez.
Do Americans and Brits say sphinges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsfɪndʒiz/ and the British form is /ˈsfɪndʒiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.