How to pronounce tween
Say it like TWEEN. Tween is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- TWEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tween pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tween
American and British speakers say tween in essentially the same way: /twin/ in the US and /twiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWEEN.
What does tween mean?
- Alternative spelling of 'tween.
- An action of tweening (inserting frames for continuity); a sequence of frames generated by tweening.
- To generate intermediate frames in an animated sequence so as to give the appearance of smooth movement.
Where does tween come from?
Clipping of in between.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tweenager
- tweener
- tweenie
- betweenager
- tweenage
Words that rhyme with tween
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tween.
Questions about saying tween
How do you pronounce tween?
Say TWEEN. The American pronunciation is /twin/. In British English it is /twiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tween?
Tween is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TWEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say tween the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /twin/ and the British form is /twiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.