How to pronounce clans
Say it like KLANZ. Clans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLANZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clans pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLANZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clans
American and British speakers say clans in essentially the same way: /klænz/ in the US and /klænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLANZ.
What does clans mean?
- plural of clan How to pronounce clan
Words that rhyme with clans
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clans.
Questions about saying clans
How do you pronounce clans?
Say KLANZ. The American pronunciation is /klænz/. In British English it is /klænz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clans?
Clans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLANZ.
Do Americans and Brits say clans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klænz/ and the British form is /klænz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.