Pronunciation of 'Hypertension'
The word 'Hypertension' refers to a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure. It is pronounced as /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Hypertension' originates from Greek roots: 'hyper-' meaning 'over, excessive' and 'tension' referring to pressure.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
Pronounced as ‘high-per-TEN-shun’. ‘High’ as in ‘high’, ‘per’ as in ‘per’, ‘ten’ as in ‘ten’, and ‘shun’ as in ‘shun’. Stress is on the second syllable.