How to pronounce commonsensical
Say it like kom-un-SEN-sih-kul. Commonsensical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- kom
- un
- SEN
- sih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commonsensical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commonsensical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-un-SEN-sih-kul.
What does commonsensical mean?
- Displaying common sense.
Where does commonsensical come from?
From common sense + -ical.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with commonsensical
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Questions about saying commonsensical
How do you pronounce commonsensical?
Say kom-un-SEN-sih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commonsensical?
Commonsensical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: kom · un · SEN · sih · kul.
Is commonsensical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/ (kom-un-SEN-sih-kul).