How to Pronounce "tenant"
word
/ˈtɛnənt/
TE-nuhnt
/tˈɛnənt/
TE-nuhnt
Definition
A tenant is a person who rents and lives in a house, apartment, or other property that is owned by someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛnənt/
British English
/tˈɛnənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TE-nuhnt
UK
TE-nuhnt
Listen in Context
The tenant pays rent every month.
Each tenant has a key to the building.
The new tenant moved in last week.
If the tenant doesn't pay, the landlord can end the lease.