How to pronounce teenagers
Say it like TEE-nay-jerz. Teenagers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- nay
- jerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teenagers 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.
- jerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of teenagers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEE-nay-juz.
What does teenagers mean?
- plural of teenager How to pronounce teenager
Questions about saying teenagers
How do you pronounce teenagers?
Say TEE-nay-jerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌneɪdʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌneɪdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teenagers?
Teenagers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · nay · jerz.
Is teenagers 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 /ˈtiːˌneɪdʒəz/ (TEE-nay-juz).