How to pronounce tenue
Say it like tih-NYOO. Tenue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- tih
- NYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tenue
American and British speakers say tenue in essentially the same way: /tɪˈnju/ in the US and /tɪˈnjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: tih-NYOO.
What does tenue mean?
- bearing, carriage, deportment
- mode of dress
Words that rhyme with tenue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tenue.
Questions about saying tenue
How do you pronounce tenue?
Say tih-NYOO. The American pronunciation is /tɪˈnju/. In British English it is /tɪˈnjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenue?
Tenue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: tih · NYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say tenue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪˈnju/ and the British form is /tɪˈnjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.