How to pronounce tenacity

tenacity

/təˈnæsɪti/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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How do you pronounce tenacity?

Tenacity is pronounced /təˈnæsɪti/ in American English.

How many syllables are in tenacity?

Tenacity has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in tenacity?

The second syllable: /təˈnæsɪti/.