How to pronounce tendencies
Say it like TEN-dun-seez. Tendencies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- dun
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tendencies 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tendencies
American and British speakers say tendencies in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛndənsiz/ in the US and /ˈtɛndənsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-dun-seez.
What does tendencies mean?
- plural of tendency How to pronounce tendency
Questions about saying tendencies
How do you pronounce tendencies?
Say TEN-dun-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndənsiz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndənsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tendencies?
Tendencies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · dun · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say tendencies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛndənsiz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛndənsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.