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
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say hypertension slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hy, per, ten, sion. Each beat is one syllable.

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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).

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