How to Pronounce Wanes

To pronounce "wanes", say WAN-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

WAN-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “wanes”

"wanes" has 2 syllables: wan-es. It rhymes with remains and manes, if that helps it stick.

What does wanes mean?

noun

  1. A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.
  2. The lunar phase during which the sun seems to illuminate less of the moon as its sunlit area becomes progressively smaller as visible from Earth.

verb

  1. To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
  2. Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.

noun

  1. A child.

Synonyms

declinedecrease

Antonyms

wax

Words that rhyme with wanes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

remainsmanesexplainsveinsconstrainsbrainscontainsfeignspertainsreinschainsdomains

Related words

declineebbingebbdecreasesdipdipsdisappearsebbs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wanes"?▾

"Wanes" has 2 syllables: wan · es.

What does "wanes" mean?▾

Wanes: A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.

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