tenure

/ˈtɛn.jər/

Syllables ten·ure

Stress TEN-ure

Phonics Breakdown

ten

/tɛn/

short e

ure

/jər/

schwa

Meaning

the period of time someone holds a job or position, especially in academia

Sound Reference

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ten=/tɛn/(ten) + ure=/jər/(figure)

Example

She received tenure after six years at the university.