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How to pronounce tension in British English

“tension” pronunciation by British speakers

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“tension” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. talked about community tension.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. And she was managing a tension, a kind of very kind of serious tension, I think,

    UK Parliament

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