How to Pronounce Tween

To pronounce "tween", say TWEEN — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TWEEN

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"tween" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plebeian and paean, if that helps it stick.

What does tween mean?

noun

  1. An action of tweening (inserting frames for continuity); a sequence of frames generated by tweening.

verb

  1. To generate intermediate frames in an animated sequence so as to give the appearance of smooth movement.

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Words that rhyme with tween

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plebeianpaeanpeonsteanpheongleenfleenbooleanwheenskreenstreen

Related words

deckstwixttweenificationmorphingtweenerblorphingtimeshiftinterleaving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tween"?▾

"Tween" has one syllable.

What does "tween" mean?▾

Tween: An action of tweening (inserting frames for continuity); a sequence of frames generated by tweening.

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