1noun
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
“he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension”
01 Word definition
tension
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is TENSION a word?
Yes. TENSION is a 7-letter noun. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
T-E-N-S-I-O-NHow do you spell TENSION?
TENSION contains 7 letters, begins with T, and ends with N.
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2noun
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
“it places great tension on the leg muscles”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗tensenessstresstensitytautness
02 Letter breakdown
How is TENSION spelled?
T1E2N3S4I5O6N7
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About TENSION.
How do you spell TENSION?
TENSION is spelled T-E-N-S-I-O-N. It contains 7 letters.