How to pronounce fences
Say it like FEN-suz. Fences has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fences pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fences
American and British speakers say fences in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛnsəz/ in the US and /ˈfɛnsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEN-suz.
What does fences mean?
- plural of fence How to pronounce fence
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fence How to pronounce fence
Questions about saying fences
How do you pronounce fences?
Say FEN-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnsəz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛnsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fences?
Fences has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say fences the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛnsəz/ and the British form is /ˈfɛnsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.