How to pronounce heavens
Say it like HEV-unz. Heavens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEV).
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- HEV
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heavens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heavens
American and British speakers say heavens in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛvənz/ in the US and /ˈhɛvənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEV-unz.
What does heavens mean?
- the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with heavens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heavens.
Words that sound like heavens
- heaven's
Questions about saying heavens
How do you pronounce heavens?
Say HEV-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛvənz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛvənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heavens?
Heavens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEV). Broken into parts: HEV · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say heavens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛvənz/ and the British form is /ˈhɛvənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as heavens?
Heavens sounds the same as heaven's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.