How to pronounce hypertensive
Say it like hy-per-TEN-siv. Hypertensive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- hy
- per
- TEN
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypertensive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypertensive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-TEN-siv.
What does hypertensive mean?
- A person with hypertension.
- A drug or substance that increases blood pressure.
- Of, pertaining to, or causing hypertension.
Where does hypertensive come from?
From hyper- + tensive or hypertension + -ive.
Words that rhyme with hypertensive
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Questions about saying hypertensive
How do you pronounce hypertensive?
Say hy-per-TEN-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈtɛnsɪv/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypertensive?
Hypertensive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: hy · per · TEN · siv.
Is hypertensive 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnsɪv/ (hy-puh-TEN-siv).