How to pronounce tenaciousness
Say it like tuh-NAY-shuh-snus. Tenaciousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- tuh
- NAY
- shuh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenaciousness 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.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tenaciousness
American and British speakers say tenaciousness in essentially the same way: /təˈneɪʃəsnəs/ in the US and /təˈneɪʃəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-NAY-shuh-snus.
What does tenaciousness mean?
- The characteristic of being tenacious; tenacity.
Where does tenaciousness come from?
From tenacious + -ness.
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Questions about saying tenaciousness
How do you pronounce tenaciousness?
Say tuh-NAY-shuh-snus. The American pronunciation is /təˈneɪʃəsnəs/. In British English it is /təˈneɪʃəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenaciousness?
Tenaciousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: tuh · NAY · shuh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say tenaciousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈneɪʃəsnəs/ and the British form is /təˈneɪʃəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.