How to pronounce tzniut
Say it like TSNEE-us. Tzniut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSNEE).
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- TSNEE
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tzniut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSNEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tzniut
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: tsuh-NEE-ut.
What does tzniut mean?
- Standards of modesty in dress and conduct, especially between the sexes.
Questions about saying tzniut
How do you pronounce tzniut?
Say TSNEE-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsniəs/. In British English it is /tsəˈniːət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tzniut?
Tzniut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSNEE). Broken into parts: TSNEE · us.
Is tzniut pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /tsəˈniːət/ (tsuh-NEE-ut).