How to Pronounce Pants

To pronounce "pants", say PANTS — one syllable, IPA /pænts/. 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

/pænts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pants”

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

What does pants mean?

noun

  1. (Manchester) An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers.
  2. An undergarment that covers the genitals and often the buttocks and the neighbouring parts of the body; underpants.

adjective

  1. Of inferior quality, rubbish.

    “Your mobile is pants — why don’t you get one like mine?”

Synonyms

breeksbritcheshosenslacksstridestrousers

Words that rhyme with pants

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bantzconfidantschantsunderpantsslantsrantssupplantsplantsantssweatpantstransplantsimplants

Related words

bloomersdrawerstrousersknickersbritchesslacksbreechestights

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pants"?▾

"Pants" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pants"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pants" is /pænts/.

What does "pants" mean?▾

Pants: (Manchester) An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers.

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