How to pronounce tenter
Say it like TEN-ter. Tenter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tenter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEN-tuh.
What does tenter mean?
- A framework upon which cloth is stretched and dried.
- One who takes care of, or tends, machines in a factory; a kind of assistant foreman.
- A kind of governor, or regulating device.
- To stretch cloth on such a framework.
- To admit extension; to be stretchable.
Where does tenter come from?
Via Old French, perhaps from Latin tentorium.
Questions about saying tenter
How do you pronounce tenter?
Say TEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛntər/. In British English it is /ˈtɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenter?
Tenter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · ter.
Is tenter 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 /ˈtɛntə/ (TEN-tuh).