How to pronounce tenten
Say it like TEN-ten. Tenten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- ten
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenten 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.
- tenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tenten
American and British speakers say tenten in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛntɛn/ in the US and /ˈtɛntɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-ten.
What does tenten mean?
- A diacritic (゛) used with Japanese kana to mark a consonant as voiced.
Questions about saying tenten
How do you pronounce tenten?
Say TEN-ten. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛntɛn/. In British English it is /ˈtɛntɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenten?
Tenten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · ten.
Do Americans and Brits say tenten the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛntɛn/ and the British form is /ˈtɛntɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.