How to Pronounce Tenia

To pronounce "tenia", say TEN-ia — 2 syllables. 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

TEN-ia

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💡 Tip for remembering “tenia”

"tenia" has 2 syllables: ten-ia. It rhymes with sthenia and nenia, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: taenia — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tenia mean?

noun

  1. A ribbon worn in the hair in ancient Greece.
  2. (Doric architecture) A band between the frieze and architrave in the Doric order.

Words that rhyme with tenia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sthenianeniataeniagardeniakeniadobrinjakenyala-ninamenia

Related words

fillettaeniahabiatenidotenestratapasanhayas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tenia"?▾

"Tenia" has 2 syllables: ten · ia.

What does "tenia" mean?▾

Tenia: A ribbon worn in the hair in ancient Greece.

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