How to pronounce tenet
Say it like TEN-ut. Tenet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenet 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tenet
American and British speakers say tenet in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnət/ in the US and /ˈtɛnɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-it.
What does tenet mean?
- An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.
Where does tenet come from?
Borrowed from Latin tenet (“he, she, or it holds”), from teneō (“hold; have”).
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Words that rhyme with tenet
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Questions about saying tenet
How do you pronounce tenet?
Say TEN-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnət/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenet?
Tenet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say tenet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnət/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.