How many syllables in "tense"?

"tense" has 1 sílabas (tense).

How to divide "tense"?

"tense" divides into 1 parts: tense.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (tense) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

1 Sílabas

"tense": 1 sílabas.

Sílabas:tense

Acento principal

TENSE(tense)●

Stress in "tense" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄tɛns⁄

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1/10

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Sílabastense

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How many syllables in "tense"?: "tense" has 1 sílabas (tense).
How to divide "tense"?: "tense" divides into 1 parts: tense.
Where is the stress in "tense"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "tense"?: Say each syllable slowly (tense) and listen on SayItVid.