How to pronounce sons
Say it like SUHNZ. Sons is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sons
American and British speakers say sons in essentially the same way: /sʌnz/ in the US and /sʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHNZ.
What does sons mean?
- plural of son How to pronounce son
Words that rhyme with sons
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sons.
Words that sound like sons
- son's
- sun's
Questions about saying sons
How do you pronounce sons?
Say SUHNZ. The American pronunciation is /sʌnz/. In British English it is /sʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sons?
Sons is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say sons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌnz/ and the British form is /sʌnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sons?
Sons sounds the same as son's, sun's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.