How to pronounce lances
Say it like LAN-siz. Lances has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN).
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US American/ˈlænsɪz/LAN-siz
UK British/ˈlɑːnsɪz/LAHN-siz
- LAN
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lances
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LAHN-siz.
What does lances mean?
noun
- plural of lance How to pronounce lance
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lance How to pronounce lance
- plural of lanx
Questions about saying lances
How do you pronounce lances?
Say LAN-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlænsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lances?
Lances has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN). Broken into parts: LAN · siz.
Is lances 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 /ˈlɑːnsɪz/ (LAHN-siz).