How to pronounce tenish
Say it like TEN-ish. Tenish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tenish
American and British speakers say tenish in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈtɛnɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-ish.
What does tenish mean?
- Any time close to ten o'clock.
- Approximately ten.
Where does tenish come from?
From ten + -ish.
Words that rhyme with tenish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tenish.
Questions about saying tenish
How do you pronounce tenish?
Say TEN-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenish?
Tenish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say tenish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.