How to Pronounce Weapons

To pronounce "weapons", say WEAP-ons — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɛpənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɛpənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “weapons”

"weapons" has 2 syllables: weap-ons. It rhymes with trepans, if that helps it stick.

What does weapons mean?

noun

  1. An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

    “The club that is now mostly used for golf was once a common weapon.”

  2. An instrument or other means of harming or exerting control over another.

    “Money is the main weapon of modern oligarchs.”

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Words that rhyme with weapons

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trepans

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weapons"?▾

"Weapons" has 2 syllables: weap · ons.

What is the IPA transcription of "weapons"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weapons" is /ˈwɛpənz/.

What does "weapons" mean?▾

Weapons: An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

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