How to Pronounce Dawns

To pronounce "dawns", say DAWNS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DAWNS

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💡 Tip for remembering “dawns”

"dawns" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cons and bonze, if that helps it stick.

What does dawns mean?

noun

  1. The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise.
  2. The rising of the sun.

verb

  1. To begin to brighten with daylight.

    “A new day dawns.”

  2. To start to appear or be realized.

    “I don’t want to be there when the truth dawns on him.”

Synonyms

beginningonsetstartbreak of dawnbreak of daycrack of dawnday-dawndaybreak

Antonyms

dusk

Words that rhyme with dawns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consbonzeechelonsbronzefronsiconskhansnylonsphotonsfawnshoganslexicons

Related words

daybreakdayspringcockcrowsunupsunrisemorningaurora

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dawns"?▾

"Dawns" has one syllable.

What does "dawns" mean?▾

Dawns: The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise.

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