How do you pronounce "tensely"?

In American English: /ˈtɛnsli/ (TEHNSL-ee). In British English: /tˈɛnsli/ (T-ehnsl). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛnsli/ (TEHNSL-ee). In Australian English: /tˈɛnsli/ (T-ehnsl).

Is "tensely" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛnsli/ (TEHNSL-ee), while in British English it's /tˈɛnsli/ (T-ehnsl).

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tensely

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/ˈtɛnsli/

TEHNSL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tɛnsltense·ily

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