How to pronounce tweeny
Say it like TWEE-nee. Tweeny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE).
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- TWEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tweeny 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tweeny
American and British speakers say tweeny in essentially the same way: /ˈtwini/ in the US and /ˈtwiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWEE-nee.
What does tweeny mean?
- Alternative spelling of tweenie.
- A shot played between the legs; a tweener.
- Characteristic of a typical tween (a child not quite old enough to be a teenager).
- Making movements similar to those of tweened animation.
Where does tweeny come from?
From 'tween + -y.
Words that rhyme with tweeny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tweeny.
Questions about saying tweeny
How do you pronounce tweeny?
Say TWEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwini/. In British English it is /ˈtwiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tweeny?
Tweeny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE). Broken into parts: TWEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say tweeny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwini/ and the British form is /ˈtwiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.