To pronounce "tenseness", say TENS-en-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tenseness
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TENS-en-ess
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"tenseness" has 3 syllables: tens-en-ess. It rhymes with denseness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tenseness" has 3 syllables: tens · en · ess.
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