How to Pronounce Tenet

To pronounce "tenet", say TEN-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛnət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈtɛnət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tenet”

"tenet" has 2 syllables: ten-et. It rhymes with sennit and bennet, if that helps it stick.

What does tenet mean?

noun

  1. An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.

Words that rhyme with tenet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sennitbennetsennetrennetbenetjennetpennategenit

Related words

dogmabeliefcredoismprinciplemaximpreceptdoctrine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tenet"?▾

"Tenet" has 2 syllables: ten · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "tenet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tenet" is /ˈtɛnət/.

What does "tenet" mean?▾

Tenet: An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.

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