How to pronounce says
Say it like SEZ. Says is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce says. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Says pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of says
American and British speakers say says in essentially the same way: /sɛz/ in the US and /sɛz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEZ.
Other ways to say says
Says also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SIZ /sɪz/
What does says mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of say How to pronounce say
- plural of say How to pronounce say
Words that rhyme with says
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of says.
Questions about saying says
How do you pronounce says?
Say SEZ. The American pronunciation is /sɛz/. In British English it is /sɛz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in says?
Says is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say says the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛz/ and the British form is /sɛz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.