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Tennison
TEH-nih-suhn
Tennison (name) means an English surname meaning "son of Tenny," a medieval pet form of Dennis. Example: “Jane Tennison was the lead detective in the series "Prime Suspect.”
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An English surname meaning "son of Tenny," a medieval pet form of Dennis.
"Jane Tennison was the lead detective in the series "Prime Suspect.""
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What does “Tennison” mean?
The word “Tennison” means an English surname meaning "son of Tenny," a medieval pet form of Dennis.
How do you pronounce “Tennison”?
“Tennison” is pronounced TEH-nih-suhn (/ˈtɛnɪsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tennison” in a sentence?
Here is “Tennison” used in a sentence: “Jane Tennison was the lead detective in the series "Prime Suspect.".”
What part of speech is “Tennison”?
“Tennison” is a name.
