How Many Syllables in Tension?

The word Tension has 2 syllables: ten-sion.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Tension

The state of being stretched or strained.

How should Tension divide into syllables

There are two syllables in the word tension. The first syllable 'ten' has a vowel 'e' and a consonant 't'. The second syllable 'sion' has a vowel 'i' and two consonants 's' and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Tension

The tension in the room was palpable.

Sentences with Tension

• The tension between the two countries was high.
• The tension in my muscles was causing me pain.
• The tension in the air was thick with anticipation.
• The teacher could sense the tension in the classroom before the test.
• The tension in the rope was too much for it to bear.
• The tension in the movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
• The tension in the relationship was causing them both stress.
• The tension in the conversation was uncomfortable.
• The tension in the game was building with each passing minute.
• The tension in her voice was obvious to everyone.

Quotes with Tension

• Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. - Chinese proverb
• Tension is the great integrity. - R. Buckminster Fuller
• Tension is the enemy of serenity. - James Thurber
• If you want to cure the world, don't emanate fear - emanate love. If you want to eliminate the negative, don't focus on it - focus on the positive. - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Number of characters in Tension

7 ( t, e, n, s, i, o, n )

Unique letters in Tension

6 ( t, e, n, s, i, o )

Tension Backwards

noisnet

How to Pronounce Tension

IPA (International): ˈtenʃʌn

ARA (American): ˈtɛnʃʌn

EPA (English): ˈtenʃʌn

TEH-NSHAH-N