How to pronounce tenement
Say it like TEN-uh-munt. Tenement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- uh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tenement
American and British speakers say tenement in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnəmənt/ in the US and /ˈtɛnəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-uh-munt.
What does tenement mean?
- A building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one.
- Any form of property that is held by one person from another, rather than being owned.“The island of Brecqhou is a tenement of Sark.”
- A dwelling; abode; habitation.
Where does tenement come from?
From Middle English tenement, from Anglo-Norman tenement (“holding”), from Old French tenement, from Medieval Latin tenimentum, from Latin teneō (“hold”).
Questions about saying tenement
How do you pronounce tenement?
Say TEN-uh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenement?
Tenement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · uh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say tenement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.