How to Pronounce Ends

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/ɛndz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ends”

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

What does ends mean?

noun

  1. The terminal point of something in space or time.

    “At the end of the road, turn left.”

  2. (by extension) The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.

    “Is there no end to this madness?”

verb

  1. To come to an end

    “Is this movie never going to end?”

  2. To finish, terminate.

    “The referee blew the whistle to end the game.”

noun

  1. The area in close proximity to one's home; neighbourhood.
  2. Money.

Synonyms

conclusionlimitterminationterminushoodmanor

Antonyms

beginningstart

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Words that rhyme with ends

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendsamendsascendsextendscommendstranscendsbefriendsportendsdividendsbookendsdescendsdefends

Related words

finishconclusioncloseremainderremnantclosingceaseoddment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ends"?▾

"Ends" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ends"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ends" is /ɛndz/.

What does "ends" mean?▾

Ends: The terminal point of something in space or time.

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