Pronunciation of 'Hypertension'
The word 'Hypertension' is pronounced as /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ in English (en-US). It refers to a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure.
Word Origin
The word 'Hypertension' originates from the Greek words 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive' and 'tension' derived from Latin 'tensio' meaning 'stretching' or 'strain'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
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.