How to pronounce tenny
Say it like TEN-ee. Tenny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenny 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tenny
American and British speakers say tenny in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛni/ in the US and /ˈtɛni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-ee.
What does tenny mean?
- Alternative form of tenné.
- singular of tennies
Words that rhyme with tenny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tenny.
Questions about saying tenny
How do you pronounce tenny?
Say TEN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛni/. In British English it is /ˈtɛni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenny?
Tenny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tenny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛni/ and the British form is /ˈtɛni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.