How to pronounce tenge
Say it like TENG-gay. Tenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TENG).
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- TENG
- gay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- gayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tenge
American and British speakers say tenge in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛŋɡeɪ/ in the US and /ˈtɛŋɡeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TENG-gay.
What does tenge mean?
- The basic monetary unit of Kazakhstan; subdivided into tiyin.
Questions about saying tenge
How do you pronounce tenge?
Say TENG-gay. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛŋɡeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛŋɡeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenge?
Tenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TENG). Broken into parts: TENG · gay.
Do Americans and Brits say tenge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛŋɡeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛŋɡeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.