how to pronounce tensions

/ˈtɛntʃənz/

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tensions is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of tensions in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… we have a lot of underlying tensions um …”

meanings of tensions

noun:

Plural of tension.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tension.

tensions frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word tensions occurs in english on average 5.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.