How to pronounce tensity
Say it like TEN-sih-tee. Tensity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- sih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tensity 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tensity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TEN-sih-tee.
What does tensity mean?
- The quality of being tense (literally or figuratively); tension.
Where does tensity come from?
From Latin Latin tensus (“tense”) + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with tensity
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Questions about saying tensity
How do you pronounce tensity?
Say TEN-sih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnsɪti/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tensity?
Tensity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · sih · tee.
Is tensity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtɛnsɪti/ (TEN-sih-tee).