How to pronounce tenuki
Say it like teh-NOO-kee. Tenuki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- teh
- NOO
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenuki pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tenuki
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: teh-NYOO-kee.
What does tenuki mean?
- playing elsewhere; ignoring the opponent's last move.
- To play elsewhere; to ignore the opponent's last move.
- To shift one's attention away from an ongoing task; to change gears.
Words that rhyme with tenuki
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tenuki.
Questions about saying tenuki
How do you pronounce tenuki?
Say teh-NOO-kee. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈnuki/. In British English it is /tɛˈnjuːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenuki?
Tenuki has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: teh · NOO · kee.
Is tenuki pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /tɛˈnjuːki/ (teh-NYOO-kee).