The word "Betances" is a surname of Spanish origin commonly found in Puerto Rico. It is pronounced with four syllables: /be.tan.'ses/ (buh-tahn-sehs). The first syllable "be" is pronounced like the English letter "b," the second syllable "tan" is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a "n" sound, and the third and fourth syllables "ses" are pronounced with a short "e" sound and a "s" sound. When spelling the word "Betances," it is important to remember the silent "e" in the third syllable.
The word "Betances" is primarily a surname and is of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Old Spanish word "ve(he)tan(u)s" or "ven(d)tan(u)s", which refers to those who come from the place or have relations with a village or town named Ventanci, Ventani, or Ventan (variants depending on regional dialects). The specific meaning or origin of the place or town associated with the surname "Betances" could vary.