How to pronounce tensions
Say it like TEN-chunz. Tensions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- chunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tensions 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.
- chunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tensions
American and British speakers say tensions in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛntʃənz/ in the US and /ˈtɛnʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-shunz.
What does tensions mean?
- plural of tension How to pronounce tension
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tension How to pronounce tension“This turnbuckle tensions the cable so it is taut.”
Questions about saying tensions
How do you pronounce tensions?
Say TEN-chunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛntʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tensions?
Tensions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · chunz.
Do Americans and Brits say tensions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛntʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.