How to pronounce pens
Say it like PENZ. Pens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pens
American and British speakers say pens in essentially the same way: /pɛnz/ in the US and /pɛnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PENZ.
What does pens mean?
- plural of pen How to pronounce pen
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pen How to pronounce pen
Words that rhyme with pens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pens.
Questions about saying pens
How do you pronounce pens?
Say PENZ. The American pronunciation is /pɛnz/. In British English it is /pɛnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pens?
Pens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛnz/ and the British form is /pɛnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.