How to Pronounce "lens"
word
/ˈɫɛnz/
lenz
/ˈlɛnz/
lenz
Definition
A lens is a curved piece of glass or plastic that focuses or changes the direction of light. Lenses are used in cameras, glasses, and microscopes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɛnz/
British English
/ˈlɛnz/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
He cleaned the lens of his camera before taking a picture.
My new glasses have a special lens to block blue light.
The scientist used a microscope lens to study the cells.
Switching to a wide-angle lens lets you capture more of the landscape.