To pronounce "sphincter", say SPHINCT-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sphincter
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SPHINCT-er
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"sphincter" has 2 syllables: sphinct-er. It rhymes with functor, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sphincter" has 2 syllables: sphinct · er.
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