How to pronounce tennessine
Say it like TEN-uh-seen. Tennessine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- uh
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tennessine 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.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tennessine
American and British speakers say tennessine in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnəsin/ in the US and /ˈtɛnəsin/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-uh-seen.
What does tennessine mean?
- The chemical element (halogen) with atomic number 117.
- An atom of this element.
Where does tennessine come from?
From Tennessee + -ine, named after the Tennessee region.
Words that rhyme with tennessine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tennessine.
Questions about saying tennessine
How do you pronounce tennessine?
Say TEN-uh-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnəsin/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnəsin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tennessine?
Tennessine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · uh · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say tennessine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnəsin/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnəsin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.