How to Pronounce Warns

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

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WARNS

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💡 Tip for remembering “warns”

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

Sounds exactly like: warnes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does warns mean?

verb

  1. To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
  2. To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.

    “Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you.”

Words that rhyme with warns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scornsnornsadornshornsthornscornsnewbornsbournsbullhornsforewarnslonghornshawthorns

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "warns"?▾

"Warns" has one syllable.

What does "warns" mean?▾

Warns: To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

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