How to pronounce hypertension
Say it like hy-per-TEN-shun. Hypertension has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- hy
- per
- TEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypertension pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypertension
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-TEN-shun.
What does hypertension mean?
- A state of abnormally high blood pressure of arterial blood (arterial hypertension) or of the intra-ocular fluid.
- A state of great (nervous or emotional) tension.
Where does hypertension come from?
From hyper- + tension.
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Questions about saying hypertension
How do you pronounce hypertension?
Say hy-per-TEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈtɛnʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypertension?
Hypertension has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: hy · per · TEN · shun.
Is hypertension pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnʃən/ (hy-puh-TEN-shun).