How to pronounce tenner
Say it like TEN-er. Tenner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenner 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tenner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEN-uh.
What does tenner mean?
- A monetary note (bill) whose face value is ten basic units of currency. Originally, a ten-shilling (half pound) note.
- A kind of 10-kilowatt lamp.
- A tennis shoe.
Where does tenner come from?
From ten + -er.
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Questions about saying tenner
How do you pronounce tenner?
Say TEN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenner?
Tenner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · er.
Is tenner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɛnə/ (TEN-uh).
What words sound the same as tenner?
Tenner sounds the same as tenor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.