How to pronounce tenors
Say it like TEN-erz. Tenors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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US American/ˈtɛnɚz/TEN-erz
UK British/ˈtɛnəz/TEN-uz
- TEN
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenors 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tenors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEN-uz.
What does tenors mean?
Questions about saying tenors
How do you pronounce tenors?
Say TEN-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenors?
Tenors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · erz.
Is tenors 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 /ˈtɛnəz/ (TEN-uz).