How to Pronounce Tenacity

To pronounce "tenacity", say TEN-ac-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tenacity”

"tenacity" has 3 syllables: ten-ac-ity. It rhymes with veracity and capacity, if that helps it stick.

What does tenacity mean?

noun

  1. The quality or state of being tenacious, or persistence of purpose; tenaciousness.
  2. The quality of bodies which keeps them from parting without considerable force, as distinguished from brittleness, fragility, mobility, etc.

Synonyms

cohesivenessadhesivenessviscositydeterminationpersistencyretentivenessstubbornnesstenaciousness

Antonyms

brittlenessfragilitymobility

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Words that rhyme with tenacity

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veracitycapacitymendacityvoracityaudacityincapacityopacityovercapacitycassetty

Related words

tenaciousnessdoggednesspersistencepersistencypertinacityperseverenceperseveringendurance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tenacity"?▾

"Tenacity" has 3 syllables: ten · ac · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "tenacity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tenacity" is /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/.

What does "tenacity" mean?▾

Tenacity: The quality or state of being tenacious, or persistence of purpose; tenaciousness.

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