How to Pronounce Tensive

To pronounce "tensive", say TENS-iv-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

TENS-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “tensive”

"tensive" has 3 syllables: tens-iv-e. It rhymes with apprehensive and pensive, if that helps it stick.

What does tensive mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to tension

Words that rhyme with tensive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apprehensivepensivecomprehensiveextensiveoffensiveintensivedefensiveinoffensiveexpensiveinexpensivecounteroffensivehypertensive

Related words

tensiletensionaltonictensegritivetetanictensiometrictetanaltensorial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tensive"?▾

"Tensive" has 3 syllables: tens · iv · e.

What does "tensive" mean?▾

Tensive: Of or pertaining to tension

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