About "tennis"
How to Split "tennis" into Syllables
The word tennis is divided into 2 syllables: ten·nis. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ten — 1st syllable
- nis — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of tennis:
- IPA: /ˈtɛnɪs/
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📖 Definitions
- tennis (usually uncountable, plural tennises)
- tennis (third-person singular simple present tennises, present participle tennising, simple past and past participle tennised)
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English tennys, teneys, tenis, from Old French tenez (second-person plural imperative of tenir (“to hold”)). Borrowed from English tennis. From English tennis. Borrowed from English tennis. See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. From German Tennis. From English tennis. Borrowed from English tennis. Borrowed from English tennis. Borrowed from English tennis.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down tennis into syllables helps with:
- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
- Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
- Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare tennis with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| tennis | 2 | ten·nis |
| Ting | 2 | t-ing |
| totemic | 3 | to-te-mic |
| Thutmose | 3 | thut-mo-se |
| twitting | 2 | twitt-ing |
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