How to Pronounce Sphinx

To pronounce "sphinx", say SPHINX — one syllable, IPA /sfɪŋks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sfɪŋks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sphinx”

"sphinx" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with jinx and jynx, if that helps it stick.

What does sphinx mean?

noun

  1. A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal (commonly a lion).
  2. A person who keeps his/her thoughts and intentions secret; an enigmatic person.

verb

  1. To decorate with sphinxes

    “a marble sphinxed chimney-piece”

  2. To adopt the posture of the Sphinx.

    “A hot lion with a very bloated stomach ... will adopt either a sphinxed or a squatting posture which takes some of the weight off its belly.”

Synonyms

enigma

Words that rhyme with sphinx

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jinxjynxlinksjinkskinksstinkssinksshrinksprecinctsblinks

Related words

mothandromandrillusmothshieracosphinxcriosphinxsatyralmanticore

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sphinx"?▾

"Sphinx" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sphinx"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sphinx" is /sfɪŋks/.

What does "sphinx" mean?▾

Sphinx: A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal (commonly a lion).

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