How to pronounce tenaciously
Say it like tuh-NAY-shuh-slee. Tenaciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- tuh
- NAY
- shuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenaciously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tenaciously
American and British speakers say tenaciously in essentially the same way: /təˈneɪʃəsli/ in the US and /təˈneɪʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-NAY-shuh-slee.
What does tenaciously mean?
- In a tenacious manner.“He continued tenaciously, doggedly continuing over all obstacles.”
Where does tenaciously come from?
From tenacious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with tenaciously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tenaciously.
Questions about saying tenaciously
How do you pronounce tenaciously?
Say tuh-NAY-shuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /təˈneɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /təˈneɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenaciously?
Tenaciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: tuh · NAY · shuh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say tenaciously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈneɪʃəsli/ and the British form is /təˈneɪʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.