How to pronounce suns
Say it like SUHNZ. Suns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suns 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 suns
American and British speakers say suns in essentially the same way: /sʌnz/ in the US and /sʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHNZ.
What does suns mean?
- plural of sun How to pronounce sun
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sun How to pronounce sun
Words that rhyme with suns
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suns.
Words that sound like suns
- son's
- sun's
Questions about saying suns
How do you pronounce suns?
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 suns?
Suns is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say suns 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 suns?
Suns sounds the same as son's, sun's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.