How to pronounce offenses
Say it like uh-FEN-siz. Offenses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN).
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- uh
- FEN
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offenses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of offenses
American and British speakers say offenses in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛnsɪz/ in the US and /əˈfɛnsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEN-siz.
What does offenses mean?
- plural of offense How to pronounce offense
Questions about saying offenses
How do you pronounce offenses?
Say uh-FEN-siz. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛnsɪz/. In British English it is /əˈfɛnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offenses?
Offenses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEN). Broken into parts: uh · FEN · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say offenses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛnsɪz/ and the British form is /əˈfɛnsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.