How to pronounce sharpens
Say it like SHAR-punz. Sharpens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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US American/ˈʃɑrpənz/SHAR-punz
UK British/ˈʃɑːpənz/SHAH-punz
- SHAR
- punz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharpens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- punzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sharpens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-punz.
What does sharpens mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sharpen How to pronounce sharpen
Questions about saying sharpens
How do you pronounce sharpens?
Say SHAR-punz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrpənz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːpənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharpens?
Sharpens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · punz.
Is sharpens 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 /ˈʃɑːpənz/ (SHAH-punz).