How to Pronounce Substances

To pronounce "substances", say SUBST-anc-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SUBST-anc-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “substances”

"substances" has 3 syllables: subst-anc-es.

What does substances mean?

noun

  1. Physical matter; material.
  2. The essential part of anything; the most vital part.

Synonyms

cruxgistdopegearmatterstuff

Related words

essencenitty-grittyinwardnessgistmeaningsensesumcontent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "substances"?▾

"Substances" has 3 syllables: subst · anc · es.

What does "substances" mean?▾

Substances: Physical matter; material.

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