hypertension

\i.pɛʁ.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃\

/\i.pɛʁ.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃\/ noun

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The verdict

“hypertension” has 19 generated spelling variants in the French index at frequency #21,346. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#21,346
frequency rank, French
109,908
“H” headwords
19
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Pression artérielle plus élevée que la normale qui présente un facteur de risque pour celui qui en souffre.

Key facts for hypertension
PropertyValue
Headwordhypertension
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\i.pɛʁ.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃\
Letters12
Frequency rank#21,346
Misspellings tracked19
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “hypertension” sits in French frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). hypertension lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 19 spelling variants around hypertension (IPA \i.pɛʁ.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃\), anoun. Corpus frequency is #21,346 among 109,908 “H” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Pression artérielle plus élevée que la normale qui présente un facteur de risque pour celui qui en souffre.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 19 likely wrong-spelling variants for hypertension, with forms such as "hhypertension", "hpyertension", and "hyeprtension". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is hypertension, spelled H-Y-P-E-R-T-E-N-S-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Pression artérielle plus élevée que la normale qui présente un facteur de risque pour celui qui en souffre.

Antonyms

hypotension

This word in other languages

hypertension(English)hipertensión(Español)Bluthochdruck(Deutsch)hipertensão(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • hhypertension
  • hpyertension
  • hyeprtension
  • hyperetnsion
  • hyperrtension
  • hypertenison
  • hypertennsion
  • hypertensino
  • hypertensionn
  • hypertensoin
  • hypertenssion
  • hypertesnion
  • hypertnesion
  • hyperttension
  • hypetrension
  • hyppertension
  • hypretension
  • hyypertension
  • yhpertension

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of hypertension - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

hhypertension1hpyertension2hyeprtension2hyperetnsion2hyperrtension1hypertenison2hypertennsion1hypertensino2
Edit distance from "hypertension"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 French corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "hypertension"?
"hypertension" is spelled H-Y-P-E-R-T-E-N-S-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is \i.pɛʁ.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃\.
What does "hypertension" mean?
As a noun, "hypertension" means: Pression artérielle plus élevée que la normale qui présente un facteur de risque pour celui qui en souffre.
What are common misspellings of "hypertension"?
Common misspellings include "hhypertension", "hpyertension", "hyeprtension", "hyperetnsion", "hyperrtension". The correct spelling is "hypertension".
How do you pronounce "hypertension"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "hypertension" is \i.pɛʁ.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "hypertension" come from?
"hypertension" is a French word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “hypertension”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct French spelling is H-Y-P-E-R-T-E-N-S-I-O-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \i.pɛʁ.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French words

Same frequency band

Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list