How to Pronounce Spans

To pronounce "spans", say SPANS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SPANS

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

noun

The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; an eighth of a fathom.
(by extension) A small space or a brief portion of time.
“He has a short attention span and gets bored within minutes.”

verb

To extend through the distance between or across.
“The suspension bridge spanned the canyon.”
To extend through (a time period).
“The novel spans three centuries.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "spans"?▾

"Spans" has one syllable.

What does "spans" mean?▾

Spans: The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; an eighth of a fathom.

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