How to pronounce cense
Say it like SENS. Cense is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SENS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cense pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cense
American and British speakers say cense in essentially the same way: /sɛns/ in the US and /sɛns/ in the UK.
British respelling: SENS.
What does cense mean?
- To perfume with incense.
Where does cense come from?
Apheretic form of incense.
Words that rhyme with cense
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Words that sound like cense
Questions about saying cense
How do you pronounce cense?
Say SENS. The American pronunciation is /sɛns/. In British English it is /sɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cense?
Cense is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SENS.
Do Americans and Brits say cense the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛns/ and the British form is /sɛns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cense?
Cense sounds the same as sense in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.