How to pronounce Queens
Say it like KWEENZ. Queens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KWEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Queens
American and British speakers say Queens in essentially the same way: /kwinz/ in the US and /kwiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEENZ.
What does Queens mean?
- A borough of New York City, New York, United States, one of five, situated on Long Island, north of Brooklyn, west of Nassau County.
- plural of queen How to pronounce queen
- A pair of queens.
Words that rhyme with Queens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Queens.
Words that sound like Queens
- queen's
Questions about saying Queens
How do you pronounce Queens?
Say KWEENZ. The American pronunciation is /kwinz/. In British English it is /kwiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Queens?
Queens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say Queens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwinz/ and the British form is /kwiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Queens?
Queens sounds the same as queen's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.