How to pronounce betweens
Say it like bih-TWEENZ. Betweens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWEENZ).
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- bih
- TWEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betweens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TWEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of betweens
American and British speakers say betweens in essentially the same way: /bɪˈtwinz/ in the US and /bɪˈtwiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-TWEENZ.
What does betweens mean?
- plural of between How to pronounce between
Words that rhyme with betweens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of betweens.
Questions about saying betweens
How do you pronounce betweens?
Say bih-TWEENZ. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈtwinz/. In British English it is /bɪˈtwiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betweens?
Betweens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWEENZ). Broken into parts: bih · TWEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say betweens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈtwinz/ and the British form is /bɪˈtwiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.