How many syllables in hypertension?
Syllables in hypertension
4
hy·per·ten·sion
Hypertension has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say hypertension
| Pronunciation | /ˌhaɪpɚˈtɛnʃən/ 4 syllables, hy-per-TEN-sion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
To count it yourself, say hypertension slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hy, per, ten, sion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with hypertension
- attention
- mention
- convention
- extension
- prevention
- intervention
- suspension
- pension
- tension
- invention
- dimension
- detention
- retention
- contention
- comprehension
- ascension
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Questions
- How many syllables are in hypertension?
- Hypertension has four syllables.
- How do you divide hypertension into syllables?
- Hypertension divides as hy-per-ten-sion.
- Which syllable is stressed in hypertension?
- The third syllable (hy-per-TEN-sion).