tension

/ˈtenʃən/

Syllables ten·sion

Stress TEN-sion

Phonics Breakdown

ten

/ten/

short e

sion

/ʃən/

-tion fixed sound

Meaning

a feeling of nervousness, worry, or strain; mental or emotional pressure

Sound Reference

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ten=/ten/(ten) + sion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

There was a lot of tension in the room before the exam.