Pronunciation of 'Hypertension'
The word 'hypertension' refers to a medical condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure. It is pronounced as /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'hypertension' originates from the Greek prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive' and the Latin word 'tensio' meaning 'stretching' or 'tension'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure.
Pronounced as ‘HAI-per-TEN-shun’. ‘Hai’ as in ‘high’, ‘per’ as in ‘purr’, ‘ten’ as in ‘ten’, and ‘shun’ as in ‘shun’. Stress is on the second syllable.