How to pronounce tenures
Say it like TEN-yerz. Tenures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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US American/ˈtɛnjɚz/TEN-yerz
UK British/ˈtɛnjəz/TEN-yuz
- TEN
- yerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenures 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.
- yerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tenures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEN-yuz.
What does tenures mean?
noun
- plural of tenure How to pronounce tenure
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tenure How to pronounce tenure
Questions about saying tenures
How do you pronounce tenures?
Say TEN-yerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnjɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenures?
Tenures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · yerz.
Is tenures 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 /ˈtɛnjəz/ (TEN-yuz).