How many syllables are in "tenuous"?

"tenuous" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is ten - u - ous.

How do you divide "tenuous" into syllables?

"tenuous" is divided into 3 parts: ten · u · ous. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.

In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.

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Quick Syllable Guide

3 Syllables

There are 3 syllables in "tenuous".

Syllable Division:ten·u·ous

Syllable Stress & Rhythm

TEN-u-ous(ten · u · ous)● ○ ○

The primary stress in "tenuous" falls on the 1st syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ˈtɛn.ju.əs⁄

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How many syllables are in "tenuous"?: "tenuous" has exactly 3 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is ten - u - ous.
How do you divide "tenuous" into syllables?: "tenuous" is divided into 3 parts: ten · u · ous. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "tenuous"?: In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "tenuous" correctly?: Practice saying each syllable slowly (ten... u... ous), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.