How to Pronounce Tenuous

To pronounce "tenuous", say TEN-uous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tenuous

"tenuous" has 2 syllables: ten-uous.

What does tenuous mean?

adjective

  1. Thin in substance or consistency.

    Far from being amicable, the numbers seemed to turn their backs on each other, and I couldn't find a pair with even the most tenuous connection.

  2. Insubstantial.

    His argument was not convincing in the debate, considering how tenuous it was.

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How many syllables are in "tenuous"?

"Tenuous" has 2 syllables: ten · uous.

What is the IPA transcription of "tenuous"?

The IPA transcription of "tenuous" is /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/.

What does "tenuous" mean?

Tenuous: Thin in substance or consistency.

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