How to pronounce moans
Say it like MOHNZ. Moans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/moʊnz/MOHNZ
UK British/məʊnz/MOHNZ
- MOHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moans pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of moans
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOHNZ.
What does moans mean?
noun
- plural of moan How to pronounce moan
- third-person singular simple present indicative of moan How to pronounce moan
Words that rhyme with moans
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moans.
Questions about saying moans
How do you pronounce moans?
Say MOHNZ. The American pronunciation is /moʊnz/. In British English it is /məʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moans?
Moans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOHNZ.
Is moans pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊnz/ (MOHNZ).