How to pronounce tenebrose
Say it like TEN-uh-brohs. Tenebrose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- uh
- brohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenebrose 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.
- brohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tenebrose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TEN-ih-brohs.
What does tenebrose mean?
- Dark, tenebrous.
- Obscure; obtuse; incomprehensible.
- Morally, culturally or mentally benighted; backward; uncivilized.
Where does tenebrose come from?
From Middle English tenebrose, from Old French tenebros, from Latin tenebrōsus (“dark, gloomy”).
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Questions about saying tenebrose
How do you pronounce tenebrose?
Say TEN-uh-brohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnəbroʊs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnɪbrəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenebrose?
Tenebrose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · uh · brohs.
Is tenebrose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɛnɪbrəʊs/ (TEN-ih-brohs).