How to pronounce teens
Say it like TEENZ. Teens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of teens
American and British speakers say teens in essentially the same way: /tinz/ in the US and /tiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEENZ.
What does teens mean?
- the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
- all the numbers that end in -teen
Where does teens come from?
The final syllable of the numbers from thirteen to nineteen.
Words that rhyme with teens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teens.
Questions about saying teens
How do you pronounce teens?
Say TEENZ. The American pronunciation is /tinz/. In British English it is /tiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teens?
Teens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say teens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tinz/ and the British form is /tiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.