How to pronounce mans
Say it like MANZ. Mans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MANZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mans pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mans
American and British speakers say mans in essentially the same way: /mænz/ in the US and /mænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANZ.
What does mans mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of man How to pronounce man“Watch that small sailboat; see how Stephanie mans the rudder?”
- Synonym of man.“Whose mans is this?”
Where does mans come from?
From man + -s (third-person singular suffix).
Words that rhyme with mans
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mans.
Words that sound like mans
- man's
Questions about saying mans
How do you pronounce mans?
Say MANZ. The American pronunciation is /mænz/. In British English it is /mænz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mans?
Mans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MANZ.
Do Americans and Brits say mans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mænz/ and the British form is /mænz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mans?
Mans sounds the same as man's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.