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How to pronounce "tensiona" in Portuguese

tensiona is pronounced tẽ.si.oˈna(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “NA” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

tẽ.si.oˈna(ʁ)

ten·sio·NA

Primary stress: na

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Com tantas maneiras de tensionar o clima, era de se esperar que uma hora a coisa ia explodir.

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The Portuguese word “tensiona” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tẽ.si.oˈna(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ten · sio · na), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (na). Grammatically, “tensiona” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “tensiona” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Ciência Todo Dia.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRCiência Todo Dia
    Clip #1 · @9:03
    “A velha estratégia de dividir para conquistar. Com tantas maneiras de tensionar o clima, era de se esperar que uma hora a coisa ia explodir. de tensionar o clima, era de se esperar que uma hora a coisa ia explodir.”

Definition & Meaning: “tensiona”

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VERB
  • to tense (to make or become tense)
  • inflection of tensionar:
  • second-person singular imperative

Example Sentences (1)

  • “Com tantas maneiras de tensionar o clima, era de se esperar que uma hora a coisa ia explodir.”

Pronounce: “tensiona”

Syllables:
ten · sio · na
Primary stress:
na
IPA:
tẽ.si.oˈna(ʁ)
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Frequently asked questions about tensiona

How do you pronounce “tensiona” in Portuguese?

“tensiona” is pronounced ⁄tẽ.si.oˈna(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “tensiona” mean?

“tensiona” means: to tense (to make or become tense)