Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dns

/dˌiˌɛnˈɛs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.24 in modern English

Syllables: dns
IPA: /dˌiˌɛnˈɛs/

4

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

3

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Initialism of Domain Name System.

name

The protocol used by the Domain Name System.

name

Domain Name Services; the services provided by the Domain Name System.

phrase

Initialism of does/did not start.

phrase

Initialism of do not sail.

Frequently Paired Words

DNF DNQ DSQ DQ Q

Rhymes With

yes less guess press success unless vs dress stress express mess des

Questions

How do you pronounce dns?: The recorded pronunciation is /dˌiˌɛnˈɛs/.
What does dns mean?: Initialism of Domain Name System.

How to pronounce dns

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