How to Pronounce Tenor

To pronounce "tenor", say TEN-or — 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

5

Letters

/tɛnə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tenor”

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

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

What does tenor mean?

noun

  1. A musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto.
  2. A person, instrument or group that performs in the tenor (higher than bass and lower than alto) range.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the tenor part or range.

    “He has a tenor voice.”

Words that rhyme with tenor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tennerkennercountertenorheldentenordenarzehnerdennerstennerbehnerbennerbrennercenter

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tenor"?▾

"Tenor" has 2 syllables: ten · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "tenor"?▾

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

What does "tenor" mean?▾

Tenor: A musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto.

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