How to Pronounce Teens

To pronounce "teens", say TEENS — one syllable, IPA /tiːnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tiːnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “teens”

"teens" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with keens and leans, if that helps it stick.

What does teens mean?

noun

  1. A teenager.

noun

  1. Grief; sorrow; trouble.
  2. Vexation; anger; hate.

noun

  1. The numbers between thirteen and nineteen.

    “The number of people at the meeting was in the teens.”

  2. The time of life between thirteen and nineteen years old; the teenage years.

    “She is in her teens.”

Synonyms

harmill-fortunesuffering

Words that rhyme with teens

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keensleansdemeansmarinesmachinessmithereensbeansqueensjeansscreenssubmarinestangerines

Related words

teenagedadolescentyoungimmatureteenageadolescenceadolescentsboy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teens"?▾

"Teens" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "teens"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teens" is /tiːnz/.

What does "teens" mean?▾

Teens: A teenager.

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