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Comment prononcer « sphynx » en anglais

sphynx se prononce ˈsfɪŋks. Écoutez des locuteurs natifs le prononcer dans 4 extraits avec sous-titres synchronisés et repères temporels ci-dessous.

ˈsfɪŋks

SFINGKS

Accent tonique principal : SFINGKS

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IPAˈsfɪŋks
SaySFINGKS
SyllabesSFINGKS
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1:37

he kills a man who won't get out of his way at a crossroad. He then cleverly answers the riddle of the monstrous Sphynx, freeing the Kingdom of Thebes from a plague. freeing the Kingdom of Thebes from a plague.

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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “sphynx”

Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

ˈsfɪŋks

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Primary Stress

SFINGKS

Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.

As a single-syllable word, "sphynx" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Single-Syllable Vocal Energy & Vowel Articulation

The Trap: Single-syllable words like "sphynx" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.

How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "sphynx" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When "sphynx" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "sphynx is" sounds like "sphynx-iz").

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "sphynx" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context

Verified Transcripts
“He then cleverly answers the riddle of the monstrous Sphynx, freeing the Kingdom of Thebes from a plague.”
— TED-EdWatch clip
“no pun intended; Mixmaster; Mixminion; Sphynx with a Y,”
— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“that was “ivory and gold” wearing a helmet adorned with “a likeness of the sphynx” And If you look closely at some sculptures, there are still obvious traces of color”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“for a BMW that one of our cybercriminals is selling, on the other side an advert for the sale of sphynx kittens.”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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He then cleverly answers the riddle of the monstrous Sphynx, freeing the Kingdom of Thebes from a plague.

Écouter en contexte: “sphynx”

4 extraits

The Anglais word “sphynx” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈsfɪŋks (phonetic respelling: SFINGKS). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (SFINGKS), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “sphynx” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 4 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “sphynx” in natural connected speech across American (US: 4 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TED-Ed, MIT OpenCourseWare.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (4 Verified Clips)

  • 🇺🇸 USTED-Ed
    Clip #1 · @1:37
    “he kills a man who won't get out of his way at a crossroad. He then cleverly answers the riddle of the monstrous Sphynx, freeing the Kingdom of Thebes from a plague. freeing the Kingdom of Thebes from a plague.”
  • 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWare
    Clip #2 · @73:52
    “Freedom, which is currently defunct, no pun intended; Mixmaster; Mixminion; Sphynx with a Y, Sphinx with an I is something different; DC-nets,”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #3 · @3:51
    “which is how we know that the Parthenon once held a statue of the goddess Athena that was “ivory and gold” wearing a helmet adorned with “a likeness of the sphynx” And If you look closely at some sculptures, there are still obvious traces of color And If you look closely at some sculptures, there are still obvious traces of color”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #4 · @10:21
    “and the GPS data, on the left you see an advert for a BMW that one of our cybercriminals is selling, on the other side an advert for the sale of sphynx kittens. on the other side an advert for the sale of sphynx kittens.”

Définition et signification: “sphynx”

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NOUN
  • A domestic cat of a breed with little or no hair, a narrow long head, and webbed feet.

Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)

  • “Sphynx cats are often called hairless cats. But Sphynx do have hair. Very short, fine hairs called down cover the Sphynx’s body.”
  • “He then cleverly answers the riddle of the monstrous Sphynx, freeing the Kingdom of Thebes from a plague.”
  • “no pun intended; Mixmaster; Mixminion; Sphynx with a Y,”

Expressions et collocations courantes

sphynx kittensmixminion sphynxmonstrous sphynxsphynx freeing

Prononciation: “sphynx”

Pronunciation:
SFINGKS
Syllabes:
SFINGKS
Written Hyphenation:
sphynx
Accent tonique principal :
SFINGKS
IPA:
ˈsfɪŋks
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sphynx

Mots qui riment avec “sphynx”

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Questions fréquentes sur « sphynx »

Comment prononcer « sphynx » en anglais ?

« sphynx » se prononce ⁄ˈsfɪŋks⁄ (SFINGKS). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.

Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « sphynx » ?

L’accent tonique principal dans « sphynx » se trouve sur « SFINGKS ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.

Que signifie « sphynx » ?

A domestic cat of a breed with little or no hair, a narrow long head, and webbed feet.

Comment écouter « sphynx » dans des phrases réelles ?

Cette page contient 4 exemples vidéo de « sphynx » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “sphynx”?

Single-syllable words like "sphynx" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "sphynx" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.