How to pronounce tensely
Say it like TEN-slee. Tensely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tensely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tensely
American and British speakers say tensely in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnsli/ in the US and /ˈtɛnsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-slee.
What does tensely mean?
- In a tense manner.
Where does tensely come from?
From tense + -ly.
Words that rhyme with tensely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tensely.
Questions about saying tensely
How do you pronounce tensely?
Say TEN-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnsli/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tensely?
Tensely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say tensely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnsli/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.