How to Pronounce Mans

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/mænz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mans”

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

Sounds exactly like: manz, manns, mannes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mans mean?

noun

  1. An adult male human.

    “The show is especially popular with middle-aged men.”

  2. (collective) All human males collectively: mankind.

verb

  1. To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).

    “The ship was manned with a small crew.”

  2. To take up position in order to operate (something).

    “Man the machine guns!”

Synonyms

maleomihumanperson

Words that rhyme with mans

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sansglanstransplansfansmagnesbannshandscanshannestrans-benz

Related words

mankindhumanityhumankindhomogentlemanvaletworldpiece

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mans"?▾

"Mans" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mans"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mans" is /mænz/.

What does "mans" mean?▾

Mans: An adult male human.

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