How do you pronounce "tension"?

In American English: /ˈtɛnʃən/ (TEHNSH-uhn). In British English: /tˈɛnʃən/ (T-ehnsh). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛnʃən/ (TEHNSH-uhn). In Australian English: /tˈɛnʃən/ (T-ehnsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛnʃən/ (TEHNSH-uhn), while in British English it's /tˈɛnʃən/ (T-ehnsh).

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tension

/ˈtɛnʃən/

TEHNSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

tɛnʃten·ənsion

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