How to Pronounce Hypertensive

To pronounce "hypertensive", say HYPERT-ens-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

HYPERT-ens-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “hypertensive”

"hypertensive" has 4 syllables: hypert-ens-iv-e. It rhymes with apprehensive and pensive, if that helps it stick.

What does hypertensive mean?

noun

  1. A person with hypertension
  2. A drug that increases blood pressure

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or causing hypertension.

Words that rhyme with hypertensive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apprehensivepensivecomprehensiveextensiveoffensiveintensivedefensiveinoffensiveexpensiveinexpensivetensivecounteroffensive

Related words

hypotensionhigh-pressurehypertonichigh-tensionpressorhyperpiesisvasopressorhyperbaric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hypertensive"?▾

"Hypertensive" has 4 syllables: hypert · ens · iv · e.

What does "hypertensive" mean?▾

Hypertensive: A person with hypertension

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