To pronounce "plans", say PLANS — one syllable, IPA /plænz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/plænz/
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"plans" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sans and glans, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The plans for many important buildings were once publicly available.”
“He didn't really have a plan; he had a goal and a habit of control.”
verb
“The architect planned the building for the client.”
“They jointly planned the project in phases, with good detail for the first month.”
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"Plans" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "plans" is /plænz/.
Plans: A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc.
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