How to Pronounce Tenner

To pronounce "tenner", say TENN-er — 2 syllables, IPA /tɛnə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/tɛnə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tenner”

"tenner" has 2 syllables: tenn-er. It rhymes with tenor and kenner, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tenor, tener — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tenner mean?

noun

  1. A monetary note (bill) whose face value is ten basic units of currency. Originally, a ten-shilling (half pound) note.
  2. A kind of 10-kilowatt lamp.

Words that rhyme with tenner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenorkennercountertenorheldentenordenarzehnerdennerstennerbehnerbennerbrennercenter

Related words

decadetenxsawbuckracztenpencetwentypencetwenty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tenner"?▾

"Tenner" has 2 syllables: tenn · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "tenner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tenner" is /tɛnə(ɹ)/.

What does "tenner" mean?▾

Tenner: A monetary note (bill) whose face value is ten basic units of currency. Originally, a ten-shilling (half pound) note.

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