How to Pronounce Lanes

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/leɪnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lanes”

"lanes" has 2 syllables: lan-es. It rhymes with remains and manes, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: llanes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lanes mean?

noun

  1. (used in street names) A road, street, or similar thoroughfare.
  2. A narrow passageway between fences, walls, hedges or trees.

Synonyms

carriagewaydirectionroadwayside

Words that rhyme with lanes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remainsmanesexplainsveinsconstrainsbrainscontainsfeignspertainsreinschainsdomains

Related words

linksroadcrossingtracesroadsapproacheslinesdirections

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lanes"?▾

"Lanes" has 2 syllables: lan · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "lanes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lanes" is /leɪnz/.

What does "lanes" mean?▾

Lanes: (used in street names) A road, street, or similar thoroughfare.

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