How to Pronounce Lances

To pronounce "lances", say LANC-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɑːnsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlɑːnsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lances”

"lances" has 2 syllables: lanc-es. It rhymes with enhances and advances, if that helps it stick.

What does lances mean?

noun

  1. A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.
  2. A wooden spear, sometimes hollow, used in jousting or tilting, designed to shatter on impact with the opposing knight’s armour.

verb

  1. To pierce with a lance, or with any similar weapon.

    “Seized the due victim, and with fury lanced Her back. Dryden.”

  2. To open with a lancet; to pierce

    “to lance a vein or an abscess”

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Words that rhyme with lances

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enhancesadvancescircumstancesfinancespranceschancestrancesstancesdancesromancesallegiancesexpanses

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lances"?▾

"Lances" has 2 syllables: lanc · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "lances"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lances" is /ˈlɑːnsɪz/.

What does "lances" mean?▾

Lances: A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.

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