How many syllables in "tensely"?

"tensely" has 2 音节 (tense - ly).

How to divide "tensely"?

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

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

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

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2 音节

"tensely": 2 音节.

音节:tense·ly

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TENSE-ly(tense · ly)● ○

Stress in "tensely" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛnsli⁄

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IPAˈtɛnsli

音节tense·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 音节 (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.