How to pronounce tenoroon
Say it like ten-uh-ROON. Tenoroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROON).
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- ten
- uh
- ROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenoroon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tenoroon
American and British speakers say tenoroon in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛnəˈrun/ in the US and /ˌtɛnəˈruːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ten-uh-ROON.
What does tenoroon mean?
- tenor bassoon
Where does tenoroon come from?
Blend of tenor + bassoon.
Words that rhyme with tenoroon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tenoroon.
Questions about saying tenoroon
How do you pronounce tenoroon?
Say ten-uh-ROON. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛnəˈrun/. In British English it is /ˌtɛnəˈruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenoroon?
Tenoroon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROON). Broken into parts: ten · uh · ROON.
Do Americans and Brits say tenoroon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛnəˈrun/ and the British form is /ˌtɛnəˈruːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.