How to pronounce husbands
Say it like HUHZ-bundz. Husbands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHZ).
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- HUHZ
- bundz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Husbands pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bundzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of husbands
American and British speakers say husbands in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌzbəndz/ in the US and /ˈhʌzbəndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHZ-bundz.
What does husbands mean?
- plural of husband How to pronounce husband
- third-person singular simple present indicative of husband How to pronounce husband
Words that sound like husbands
- husband's
Questions about saying husbands
How do you pronounce husbands?
Say HUHZ-bundz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌzbəndz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌzbəndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in husbands?
Husbands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHZ). Broken into parts: HUHZ · bundz.
Do Americans and Brits say husbands the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌzbəndz/ and the British form is /ˈhʌzbəndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as husbands?
Husbands sounds the same as husband's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.