How to Pronounce “larynx”
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- American (US)
- /ˈlærɪŋks/
- British (UK)
- /ˈlærɪŋks/
What “larynx” means
noun — The part of the throat that holds the vocal cords; the voice box.
Example: Shouting all evening inflamed his larynx.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “larynx” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈlærɪŋks/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "larynx" mean?
larynx (noun): The part of the throat that holds the vocal cords; the voice box. For example — Shouting all evening inflamed his larynx.
How do you pronounce "larynx" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "larynx", /ˈlærɪŋks/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "larynx"?
/ˈlærɪŋks/ in American English, /ˈlærɪŋks/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "larynx"?
“larynx” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈlærɪŋks/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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