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