How to pronounce tenside
Say it like TEN-syde. Tenside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenside 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.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tenside
American and British speakers say tenside in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈtɛnsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-syde.
What does tenside mean?
- A surfactant.
Where does tenside come from?
Derived from Latin tēnsiō, tēnsiōnem.
Questions about saying tenside
How do you pronounce tenside?
Say TEN-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenside?
Tenside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say tenside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.