How to pronounce tenured
Say it like TEN-yerd. Tenured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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US American/ˈtɛnjɚd/TEN-yerd
UK British/ˈtɛnjəd/TEN-yud
- TEN
- yerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenured 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.
- yerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tenured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEN-yud.
What does tenured mean?
adjective
- Having tenure.
- Experienced at a workplace; seasoned.
- simple past and past participle of tenure How to pronounce tenure
Questions about saying tenured
How do you pronounce tenured?
Say TEN-yerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnjɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnjəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenured?
Tenured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · yerd.
Is tenured 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 /ˈtɛnjəd/ (TEN-yud).