How to pronounce tenacle
Say it like TEN-uh-kul. Tenacle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenacle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tenacle
American and British speakers say tenacle in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnəkəl/ in the US and /ˈtɛnəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-uh-kul.
What does tenacle mean?
- A stalk or shoot by which a plant holds itself up, or by which climbing plants attach themselves to surfaces.
Where does tenacle come from?
From Latin tenaculum, from tenere (“to hold”).
Questions about saying tenacle
How do you pronounce tenacle?
Say TEN-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenacle?
Tenacle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say tenacle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.