How to pronounce teenager
Say it like TEE-nay-jer. Teenager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- nay
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teenager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of teenager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEE-nay-juh.
What does teenager mean?
- a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
Where does teenager come from?
From teenage + -er.
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Questions about saying teenager
How do you pronounce teenager?
Say TEE-nay-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌneɪdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌneɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teenager?
Teenager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · nay · jer.
Is teenager pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtiːˌneɪdʒə/ (TEE-nay-juh).