How to Pronounce Sphinxes

To pronounce "sphinxes", say SPHINX-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SPHINX-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “sphinxes”

"sphinxes" has 2 syllables: sphinx-es.

What does sphinxes 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

Related words

enigmassphynxpyramidsscorpionsserpentsgargoylessphyraenagriffins

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sphinxes"?▾

"Sphinxes" has 2 syllables: sphinx · es.

What does "sphinxes" mean?▾

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

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