How to pronounce tweenager
Say it like TWEE-nay-jer. Tweenager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtwiˌneɪdʒər/TWEE-nay-jer
UK British/ˈtwiːˌneɪdʒə/TWEE-nay-juh
- TWEE
- nay
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tweenager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tweenager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TWEE-nay-juh.
What does tweenager mean?
noun
- A young person who is not yet a teenager (being less than thirteen years old), but starting to act like one: generally ten to twelve years old.
Where does tweenager come from?
Blend of 'tween + teenager.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying tweenager
How do you pronounce tweenager?
Say TWEE-nay-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwiˌneɪdʒər/. In British English it is /ˈtwiːˌneɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tweenager?
Tweenager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE). Broken into parts: TWEE · nay · jer.
Is tweenager 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 /ˈtwiːˌneɪdʒə/ (TWEE-nay-juh).