How to pronounce sconces
Say it like SKON-siz. Sconces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKON).
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US American/ˈskɑnsɪz/SKON-siz
UK British/ˈskɒnsɪz/SKON-siz
- SKON
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sconces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sconces
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKON-siz.
What does sconces mean?
noun
- plural of sconce How to pronounce sconce
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sconce How to pronounce sconce
Questions about saying sconces
How do you pronounce sconces?
Say SKON-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑnsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈskɒnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sconces?
Sconces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKON). Broken into parts: SKON · siz.
Is sconces pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈskɒnsɪz/ (SKON-siz).