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phalanx
Definition:
(nou) any of the bones of the fingers or toes (nou) any closely ranked crowd of people (nou) a body of troops in close array
Examples:
Displaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the left index finger.
Fracture of the phalanx or chronic sepsis is accompanied with severe pain.
There was a male phalanx, and then there was me.
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Common mistakes of phalanx pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /fəˈlæŋks/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈfæl.æŋks/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "a" in "phalanx" as a long vowel, saying /ˈfeɪ.læŋks/. The correct sound is a short "a" as in /ˈfæl.æŋks/. Tip: Focus on using a short "a" sound for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "x": Many people exaggerate the "x" sound, saying it like /ˈfæl.æŋks/. The "x" should be pronounced more softly as /ks/, resulting in /ˈfæl.æŋks/. Tip: Practice saying "ks" quickly to avoid overemphasis.
- Omitting syllables: Some learners may drop the second syllable, saying /ˈfæl.ŋks/. This omission alters the word and makes it harder to understand. The full pronunciation is /ˈfæl.æŋks/. Tip: Make sure to articulate both syllables clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "phalanx" with "phalanges," leading to mispronunciation. "Phalanx" is pronounced /ˈfæl.æŋks/, while "phalanges" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Review the differences in syllable stress to avoid confusion.