How to Pronounce Romance

To pronounce "romance", say ROM-anc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈmæns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹəˈmæns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “romance”

"romance" has 3 syllables: rom-anc-e. It rhymes with advance and enhance, if that helps it stick.

What does romance mean?

noun

  1. A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.
  2. An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.

verb

  1. To woo; to court.
  2. To write or tell romantic stories, poetry, letters, etc.

Synonyms

make loveput the moves onsolicit

Antonyms

platonicplatonic loveplatonic relationship

Words that rhyme with romance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

advanceenhanceglanceaskancecircumstancechanceprancemansedanceexpanselanceperchance

Related words

philandercoquettecoquetwoodallysolicitromanticismmash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "romance"?▾

"Romance" has 3 syllables: rom · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "romance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "romance" is /ɹəˈmæns/.

What does "romance" mean?▾

Romance: A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.

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