How to Pronounce Means

To pronounce "means", say MEANS — one syllable, IPA /miːnz/. 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

/miːnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “means”

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

What does means mean?

verb

  1. To lament.

verb

  1. To intend.
  2. To convey (a meaning).

noun

  1. (now chiefly in the plural) A method or course of action used to achieve some result.
  2. (in the singular) An intermediate step or intermediate steps.

Synonyms

bring aboutcauselead toresult inconveyindicatesignifyimply

Words that rhyme with means

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keensleansdemeansmarinesmachinessmithereensteensbeansqueensjeansscreenssubmarines

Related words

substanceagencywayinstrumentalitycomesinstrumentmodelines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "means"?▾

"Means" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "means"?▾

The IPA transcription of "means" is /miːnz/.

What does "means" mean?▾

Means: To lament.

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