How to pronounce tenno
Say it like TEN-oh. Tenno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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US American/ˈtɛnoʊ/TEN-oh
UK British/ˈtɛnəʊ/TEN-oh
- TEN
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenno 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tenno
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TEN-oh.
What does tenno mean?
noun
- The emperor of Japan as head of state and the head of the Japanese imperial family.
Questions about saying tenno
How do you pronounce tenno?
Say TEN-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenno?
Tenno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · oh.
Is tenno pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɛnəʊ/ (TEN-oh).