To pronounce "sans", say SANS — one syllable, IPA /sænz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sænz/
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"sans" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with glans and trans, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: sannes, sanz — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
preposition
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sans" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "sans" is /sænz/.
Sans: Short for sans serif.
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