How to pronounce stance
Say it like STANS. Stance is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/stæns/STANS
UK British/stɑːns/STAHNS
- STANS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STANSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of stance
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: STAHNS.
What does stance mean?
noun
- standing posture
- a rationalized mental attitude
Words that rhyme with stance
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Questions about saying stance
How do you pronounce stance?
Say STANS. The American pronunciation is /stæns/. In British English it is /stɑːns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stance?
Stance is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STANS.
Is stance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /stɑːns/ (STAHNS).