How to pronounce tensome
Say it like TEN-sum. Tensome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tensome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tensome
American and British speakers say tensome in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnsəm/ in the US and /ˈtɛnsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-sum.
What does tensome mean?
- A group of ten persons or things.
Where does tensome come from?
From Middle English tensom, tensum, equivalent to ten + -some.
Questions about saying tensome
How do you pronounce tensome?
Say TEN-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnsəm/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tensome?
Tensome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say tensome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnsəm/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.