To pronounce "pharynx", say PHARYNX — one syllable, IPA /ˈfæɹɪŋks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfæɹɪŋks/
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"pharynx" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with larynx, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Pharynx" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "pharynx" is /ˈfæɹɪŋks/.
Pharynx: The part of the alimentary canal and respiratory tract that extends from the back of the mouth and nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.
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