How to pronounce tenrecs
Say it like TEN-reks. Tenrecs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- reks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenrecs 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.
- reksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tenrecs
American and British speakers say tenrecs in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnˌrɛks/ in the US and /ˈtɛnˌrɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-reks.
What does tenrecs mean?
- plural of tenrec
Questions about saying tenrecs
How do you pronounce tenrecs?
Say TEN-reks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnˌrɛks/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnˌrɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenrecs?
Tenrecs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · reks.
Do Americans and Brits say tenrecs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnˌrɛks/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnˌrɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.