How to Pronounce "tensed"
word
ˈtɛns
TENS
tˈɛnsd
TENSD
Definition
Feeling anxious, nervous, or unable to relax, or when something (like a muscle or a situation) becomes tight or stiff.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛns
British English
tˈɛnsd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TENS
UK
TENSD
Listen in Context
Her shoulders were tensed during the exam.
I felt tensed before my speech.
The dog's body tensed when it heard a noise.
He tensed up as soon as the interviewer walked in.