How to pronounce thenar
Say it like THEE-nar. Thenar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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US American/ˈθinɑr/THEE-nar
UK British/ˈθiːnə/THEE-nuh
- THEE
- nar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thenar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- narKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of thenar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THEE-nuh.
What does thenar mean?
noun
- The ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.
- Relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.
Questions about saying thenar
How do you pronounce thenar?
Say THEE-nar. The American pronunciation is /ˈθinɑr/. In British English it is /ˈθiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thenar?
Thenar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · nar.
Is thenar 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 /ˈθiːnə/ (THEE-nuh).