How to pronounce dances
Say it like DAN-suz. Dances has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN).
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US American/ˈdænsəz/DAN-suz
UK British/ˈdɑːnsɪz/DAHN-siz
- DAN
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dances
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DAHN-siz.
What does dances mean?
noun
- plural of dance How to pronounce dance
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dance How to pronounce dance
Questions about saying dances
How do you pronounce dances?
Say DAN-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdænsəz/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dances?
Dances has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN). Broken into parts: DAN · suz.
Is dances pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈdɑːnsɪz/ (DAHN-siz).