How many syllables in "tensed"?

"tensed" has 2 lettergrepen (ten - sed).

How to divide "tensed"?

"tensed" divides into 2 parts: ten · sed.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ten... sed) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"tensed": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ten·sed

Hoofdklemtoon

TEN-sed(ten · sed)● ○

Stress in "tensed" falls on 1st syllable.

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wouldn't be so easy for everyone to say. The butterflies in my stomach grew and my body tensed up and I just sat there waiting for it to be my turn. That dress my mom sewed me, it didn't feel quite so beautiful. I wish I had on that

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How many syllables in "tensed"?: "tensed" has 2 lettergrepen (ten - sed).
How to divide "tensed"?: "tensed" divides into 2 parts: ten · sed.
Where is the stress in "tensed"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "tensed"?: Say each syllable slowly (ten... sed) and listen on SayItVid.