How to pronounce strands
Say it like STRANDZ. Strands is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRANDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strands pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRANDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of strands
American and British speakers say strands in essentially the same way: /strændz/ in the US and /strændz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRANDZ.
What does strands mean?
- plural of strand How to pronounce strand
- third-person singular simple present indicative of strand How to pronounce strand
Words that rhyme with strands
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strands.
Questions about saying strands
How do you pronounce strands?
Say STRANDZ. The American pronunciation is /strændz/. In British English it is /strændz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strands?
Strands is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRANDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say strands the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strændz/ and the British form is /strændz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.