To pronounce "tenter-hook", say TENT-erh-ook — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TENT-erh-ook
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"tenter-hook" has 3 syllables: tent-erh-ook.
"Tenter-hook" has 3 syllables: tent · erh · ook.
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