How to pronounce tenuity
Say it like tuh-NYOO-ih-tee. Tenuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- tuh
- NYOO
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenuity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tenuity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tuh-NYOO-ih-tee.
What does tenuity mean?
- Thinness, slenderness.
- Meagreness, paucity.
Where does tenuity come from?
From tenu(ous) + -ity, from Latin tenuitas.
Words that rhyme with tenuity
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Questions about saying tenuity
How do you pronounce tenuity?
Say tuh-NYOO-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /təˈnjuɪti/. In British English it is /təˈnjuːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenuity?
Tenuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: tuh · NYOO · ih · tee.
Is tenuity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /təˈnjuːɪti/ (tuh-NYOO-ih-tee).