The truly remarkable feature of sound production by birds is that the two sides of the syrinx can act independently.
Source: tatoeba (278226)
Syrinx
/ˈsɪɹɪŋks/
Synonyms for "syrinx" (36 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Strong matches (10)
Related words (18)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: panpipe, alveolus, apex, avian sound organ, avian vocal organ.
- Sentence evidence is available for syrinx, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "syrinx".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "syrinx"
Keep "syrinx" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "syrinx" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "syrinx", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "syrinx" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
6 entriescervical syrinxlabial syrinxlumbar syrinxreed pipethoracic syrinxtracheobronchial syrinx
Collocations
5 entriesavian syrinxbird vocal organmyth Syrinxpanpipe instrumentsyrinx cavity
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
[T]he Syrinx might give occaſion to the bagpipe, by leading the vvay to its invention; for it vvas certainly very natural, both for eaſe in playing, and for the ſaving of breath, and even for the health and ſafety of the performer's lungs, to contrive a method of conveying vvind to the ſeveral pipes by means of bellovvs.
Source: wiktionary
Pipes will I fashion of the syrinx flag, / That thou mayst always know whither I roam, / When it shall please thee in our quiet home / To listen and think of love.
Source: wiktionary
In Dr. Sven Hedin's collection there is a fragment of a neck of a jar, which shows a whole circle of Gandharvas performing on drums, harps, syrinxes, etc. Noteworthy is the existence of the syrinx on artware of Eastern Turkestan. That instrument has never, so far as I am aware, been observed in Indian art.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "syrinx"?
Closest matches include panpipe, alveolus, apex, avian sound organ, avian vocal organ.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "syrinx"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.