To pronounce "tenaciously", say TEN-ac-iously — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"tenaciously" has 3 syllables: ten-ac-iously. It rhymes with graciously and ostentatiously, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tenaciously" has 3 syllables: ten · ac · iously.
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