How to pronounce returns
Say it like rih-TURNZ. Returns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURNZ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rɪˈtɝnz/rih-TURNZ
UK British/rɪˈtɜːnz/rih-TURNZ
- rih
- TURNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Returns pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of returns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TURNZ.
What does returns mean?
noun
- plural of return How to pronounce return
- Merchandise returned to the retailer, wholesaler or supplier.
- A mild, light-colored kind of tobacco.
- The rendering back of a writ to the proper officer.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of return How to pronounce return
Questions about saying returns
How do you pronounce returns?
Say rih-TURNZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtɝnz/. In British English it is /rɪˈtɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in returns?
Returns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURNZ). Broken into parts: rih · TURNZ.
Is returns pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈtɜːnz/ (rih-TURNZ).