How to pronounce teenie
Say it like TEE-nee. Teenie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teenie 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of teenie
American and British speakers say teenie in essentially the same way: /ˈtini/ in the US and /ˈtiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-nee.
What does teenie mean?
- A sixteenth of a dollar, a unit in which stocks could formerly be traded.
- Alternative spelling of teeny.
Where does teenie come from?
From sixteen + -ie.
Words that rhyme with teenie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teenie.
Words that sound like teenie
Questions about saying teenie
How do you pronounce teenie?
Say TEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtini/. In British English it is /ˈtiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teenie?
Teenie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say teenie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtini/ and the British form is /ˈtiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as teenie?
Teenie sounds the same as teeny in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.