To pronounce "tennessean", say TENN-ess-ean — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tennessean
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TENN-ess-ean
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"tennessean" has 3 syllables: tenn-ess-ean. It rhymes with plebeian and paean, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tennessean" has 3 syllables: tenn · ess · ean.
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