How to Pronounce “pharynx”
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- American (US)
- /ˈfærɪŋks/
- British (UK)
- /ˈfærɪŋks/
What “pharynx” means
noun — The passage behind the nose and mouth that connects them to the oesophagus.
Example: The infection was confined to the pharynx.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “pharynx” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈfærɪŋks/ 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 "pharynx" mean?
pharynx (noun): The passage behind the nose and mouth that connects them to the oesophagus. For example — The infection was confined to the pharynx.
How do you pronounce "pharynx" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "pharynx", /ˈfærɪŋks/, 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 "pharynx"?
/ˈfærɪŋks/ in American English, /ˈfærɪŋks/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "pharynx"?
“pharynx” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈfærɪŋks/ 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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