How to pronounce desensitized
Say it like dih-SEN-suh-tyzd. Desensitized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- dih
- SEN
- suh
- tyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desensitized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of desensitized
American and British speakers say desensitized in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsɛnsəˌtaɪzd/ in the US and /dɪˈsɛnsəˌtaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SEN-suh-tyzd.
What does desensitized mean?
- Not sensitized
- simple past and past participle of desensitize How to pronounce desensitize
Questions about saying desensitized
How do you pronounce desensitized?
Say dih-SEN-suh-tyzd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɛnsəˌtaɪzd/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɛnsəˌtaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desensitized?
Desensitized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: dih · SEN · suh · tyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say desensitized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsɛnsəˌtaɪzd/ and the British form is /dɪˈsɛnsəˌtaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.