How many syllables in "tensely"?

"tensely" has 2 lettergrepen (tense - ly).

How to divide "tensely"?

"tensely" divides into 2 parts: tense · ly.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tensely": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tense·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

TENSE-ly(tense · ly)● ○

Stress in "tensely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛnsli⁄

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IPAˈtɛnsli

Lettergrepentense·ly

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as it would be for an "ooh" when it makes an "uh." And your lips are probably not quite as tensely rounded, either. either.

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