How to pronounce

Pharynx

/fɛɹɪŋks/

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US English

/fɛɹɪŋks/

Active

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UK English

/fɛɹɪŋks/

Speed

Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

PHA · rynx

Pronouncing the first syllable with an 'ah' sound like in 'father'.

Your pharynx is for air, so say it like 'FAIR-inks'.

Practice Speaking

Accent

Tap the mic, say “pharynx”, then stop.

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