How do you pronounce "announces"?

In American English: /əˈnaʊnsɪz/ (uh-NOWNS-iz). In British English: /ənˈaʊnsɪz/ (uhn-OWNS-iz). In Canadian English: /əˈnaʊnsɪz/ (uh-NOWNS-iz). In Australian English: /ɐnˈaʊnsɪz/ (ⱯN-owns).

Is "announces" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈnaʊnsɪz/ (uh-NOWNS-iz), while in British English it's /ənˈaʊnsɪz/ (uhn-OWNS-iz).

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/əˈnaʊnsɪz/

uh-NOWNS-iz

Syllable Breakdown

əan·naʊnsnou·ɪznces

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Last updated: 2026-02-12