Tension
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The state of being stretched tight or the degree of tightness. Mental or emotional strain, or strained relations between individuals or groups.
“The tension in the room was palpable as they waited for the results.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtɛnʃən/
Syllables
ten·sion
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Contains two N's and vowels E, I, O; common noun
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Worth 7 points; double N useful for extensions
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