To pronounce "tenant", say TEN-ant — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tenant
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TEN-ant
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"tenant" has 2 syllables: ten-ant. It rhymes with lieutenant and pennant, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: tennant, tennent — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tenant" has 2 syllables: ten · ant.
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