How to Pronounce Deans

To pronounce "deans", say DEANS — one syllable, IPA /diːnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/diːnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deans”

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

Sounds exactly like: denes, deines — easy to mix up when writing.

What does deans mean?

noun

A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.

verb

To serve as a dean.
To send (a student) to see the dean of a university.

noun

(chiefly in place names) A hill.

Synonyms

provost

Words that rhyme with deans

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keens leans demeans marines machines smithereens teens beans queens jeans screens submarines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deans"?▾

"Deans" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "deans"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deans" is /diːnz/.

What does "deans" mean?▾

Deans: A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).

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