To pronounce "tenacy", say TEN-acy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tenacy
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"tenacy" has 2 syllables: ten-acy. It rhymes with fennessey and fennessy, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tenacy" has 2 syllables: ten · acy.
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