How to pronounce spaces
Say it like SPAY-suz. Spaces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY).
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- SPAY
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spaces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spaces
American and British speakers say spaces in essentially the same way: /ˈspeɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈspeɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAY-siz.
What does spaces mean?
- plural of space How to pronounce space
- third-person singular simple present indicative of space How to pronounce space
Words that rhyme with spaces
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spaces.
Questions about saying spaces
How do you pronounce spaces?
Say SPAY-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spaces?
Spaces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY). Broken into parts: SPAY · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say spaces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspeɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈspeɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.