How to Pronounce Tensing

To pronounce "tensing", say TENS-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TENS-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tensing”

"tensing" has 2 syllables: tens-ing. It rhymes with commencing and dispensing, if that helps it stick.

What does tensing mean?

verb

  1. (grammar) To apply a tense to.

    “tensing a verb”

verb

  1. To make or become tense.

noun

  1. The act of making something tense.

    “tensings of the muscles”

Words that rhyme with tensing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

commencingdispensingfencingcondensingflensingexpensingcensingrensingbensingensinglensing

Related words

uptighttightsuspensefultautsuspensivestrainstrainedwired

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tensing"?▾

"Tensing" has 2 syllables: tens · ing.

What does "tensing" mean?▾

Tensing: (grammar) To apply a tense to.

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