To pronounce "narthex", say NARTH-ex — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɑːθɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈnɑːθɛks/
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"narthex" has 2 syllables: narth-ex.
noun
"Narthex" has 2 syllables: narth · ex.
The IPA transcription of "narthex" is /ˈnɑːθɛks/.
Narthex: A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
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