How to pronounce protension
Say it like pruh-TEN-shun. Protension has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- pruh
- TEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protension pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 protension
American and British speakers say protension in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛnʃən/ in the US and /prəˈtɛnʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TEN-shun.
What does protension mean?
- A drawing out, extension, or stretching; (alternatively) a duration (of time).“protension of the legs”
Where does protension come from?
From Latin prōtēnsiō, from prōtendō (“draw out”).
Words that rhyme with protension
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protension.
Questions about saying protension
How do you pronounce protension?
Say pruh-TEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛnʃən/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protension?
Protension has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: pruh · TEN · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say protension the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛnʃən/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛnʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.