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