How to pronounce tendinous
Say it like TEN-dih-nus. Tendinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- dih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tendinous 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tendinous
American and British speakers say tendinous in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛndɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈtɛndɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-dih-nus.
What does tendinous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling a tendon or sinew.
Where does tendinous come from?
Borrowed from New Latin tendinōsus, from tendō (“sinew, tendon”) + -ōsus (“-ous”).
Questions about saying tendinous
How do you pronounce tendinous?
Say TEN-dih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tendinous?
Tendinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · dih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say tendinous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛndɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈtɛndɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.