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