To pronounce "detension", say DET-ens-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
detension
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DET-ens-ion
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"detension" has 3 syllables: det-ens-ion.
"Detension" has 3 syllables: det · ens · ion.
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