How to pronounce tenths
Say it like TENTHS. Tenths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TENTHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenths pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENTHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tenths
American and British speakers say tenths in essentially the same way: /tɛnθs/ in the US and /tɛnθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TENTHS.
What does tenths mean?
- plural of tenth How to pronounce tenth
Questions about saying tenths
How do you pronounce tenths?
Say TENTHS. The American pronunciation is /tɛnθs/. In British English it is /tɛnθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenths?
Tenths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TENTHS.
Do Americans and Brits say tenths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛnθs/ and the British form is /tɛnθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.