How to Pronounce "tenure"
word
/ˈtɛnjɝ/
TEN-yer
/tˈɛnjɐ/
TEN-yuh
Definition
Tenure refers to the period someone holds a job or position, especially in a university where it can also mean a permanent job that is hard to lose.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛnjɝ/
British English
/tˈɛnjɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEN-yer
UK
TEN-yuh
Listen in Context
He received tenure after five years of teaching.
Her tenure as mayor lasted eight years.
Professors with tenure cannot be easily fired.
During his tenure, the company grew rapidly.