How to Pronounce Tennis

To pronounce "tennis", say TENN-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛn.ɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɛn.ɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tennis”

"tennis" has 2 syllables: tenn-is. It rhymes with menace and dennis, if that helps it stick.

What does tennis mean?

noun

  1. A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets.
  2. A match in this sport.

verb

  1. To play tennis.
  2. To drive backward and forward like a tennis ball.

Words that rhyme with tennis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

menacedennishygienistsbennishennisstennisdenisdenysduenasgenishennessjenness

Related words

volleyballchampionshiptournamentarenaballopengamestriker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tennis"?▾

"Tennis" has 2 syllables: tenn · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "tennis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tennis" is /ˈtɛn.ɪs/.

What does "tennis" mean?▾

Tennis: A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets.

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