How many syllables in tension?
Syllables in tension
2
ten·sion
Tension has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say tension
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɛnʃən/ 2 syllables, TEN-sion · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say tension slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ten, sion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with tension
- attention
- mention
- convention
- extension
- prevention
- intervention
- suspension
- pension
- invention
- dimension
- detention
- retention
- contention
- comprehension
- hypertension
- ascension
Questions
- How many syllables are in tension?
- Tension has two syllables.
- How do you divide tension into syllables?
- Tension divides as ten-sion.
- Which syllable is stressed in tension?
- The first syllable (TEN-sion).