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sphinx
Definition:
(nou) an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret (nou) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon (nou) one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians
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He becomes the ruler of Thebes after solving the riddle of the sphinx.
The petals bear spurs that attract the plant's pollinators, the sphinx moths.
Saying that a sphinx is a sphinx is not understanding what the influences are.
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Common mistakes of sphinx pronunciation
- Misplacing the "s": Many learners pronounce "sphinx" with a hard "s" sound, like "spinx". The correct pronunciation is /sˈfɪŋks/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the soft "s" sound at the beginning.
- Ignoring the "ph": Some people pronounce "sphinx" as "sinks," omitting the "ph" sound. Remember, "ph" is pronounced as "f" in this word, leading to /sˈfɪŋks/. Tip: Practice saying "f" followed by "inks" to reinforce the correct sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the vowel in "sphinx" as "a" instead of the correct short "i" sound. The accurate pronunciation is /sˈfɪŋks/. Tip: Think of the word "pin" to help with the correct vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "x": Some learners stress the "x" at the end of "sphinx," making it sound like "sphin-ex." The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "ks" sound, /sˈfɪŋks/. Tip: Practice ending with "ks" as in "fox" to avoid overemphasis.
- Confusing "sphinx" with "sphynx": Some mistake "sphinx" for "sphynx," adding an unnecessary "y" sound. The correct form is simply /sˈfɪŋks/. Tip: Remember that "sphinx" has no "y" sound, keeping it straightforward.