How to pronounce hypotension
Say it like hy-poh-TEN-shun. Hypotension has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- hy
- poh
- TEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypotension 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.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 hypotension
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-poh-TEN-shun.
What does hypotension mean?
- The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure.
Where does hypotension come from?
From hypo- + tension.
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Questions about saying hypotension
How do you pronounce hypotension?
Say hy-poh-TEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpoʊˈtɛnʃən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈtɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypotension?
Hypotension has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: hy · poh · TEN · shun.
Is hypotension pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈtɛnʃən/ (hy-poh-TEN-shun).