How to Pronounce Tenon

To pronounce "tenon", say TEN-on — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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"tenon" has 2 syllables: ten-on.

What does tenon mean?

noun

  1. A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it, and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the parts of a frame.

verb

  1. To make into a tenon.

    “First we'll tenon this part, then we'll make a mortise that will fit it on that part.”

  2. To fit with tenons.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "tenon"?▾

"Tenon" has 2 syllables: ten · on.

What does "tenon" mean?▾

Tenon: A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it, and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the parts of a frame.

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