How to Pronounce Pharyngeal

To pronounce "pharyngeal", say PHARYNG-eal — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌfæɹɪnˈdʒiːəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌfæɹɪnˈdʒiːəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pharyngeal”

"pharyngeal" has 2 syllables: pharyng-eal.

What does pharyngeal mean?

noun

  1. A sound that is articulated with the pharynx.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the pharynx.
  2. Articulated with the pharynx, a term usually describing a consonant which is articulated by the rear area of the tongue being raised to below the region between the uvula and the pharyngeal wall. The term cannot apply to a plosive or stop consonant.

Synonyms

pharyngal

Related words

pharynxreflexnasoglossooropharyngealnasopharyngeallaryngopharyngealretropharyngeal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pharyngeal"?▾

"Pharyngeal" has 2 syllables: pharyng · eal.

What is the IPA transcription of "pharyngeal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pharyngeal" is /ˌfæɹɪnˈdʒiːəl/.

What does "pharyngeal" mean?▾

Pharyngeal: A sound that is articulated with the pharynx.

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