Why is the word tennis called Tennis and not nines?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

A board of ten people met in Wisconsin in 1928 and invented the sport. When they could not agree on a name, one suggested Ten's. Over the years, in order to make the name less complicated, it has evolved to be called tennis.

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∙ 16y ago

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How many syllables are there in the word tennis?

There are 2 syllables in the word "tennis."

What is another word for tennis game?

Another word for a tennis game is a match.

French word for 'out' in tennis?

The French word for Tennis is the same as in English: (le) tennis.

Does the spanish word tenis mean tennis or sneakers?

tennis

What are the initials for tennis?

There is no abriviation for tennis it is a short enough word.

What is te french word for tennis courts?

terrain de tennis

What is the french translation for 'Tennis'?

the French use the same word, tennis.

What is another word for unseeded tennis player?

Unstoppable tennis champion

What is love in tennis score?

The word love in tennis is a corresponding call in scoring of it and the meaning of love in tennis is 0.

How many syllables are in the word tennis?

The word tennis has two syllables. Ten-nis.

Why ls let in tennis called let?

It's from the French word roulet , another chance. So let in tennis is to give another chance

How do say spell tennis in french?

une raquette de tennis (by the way, it's racquet in English)