How to pronounce recensional
Say it like rih-SEN-shuh-nul. Recensional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- rih
- SEN
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recensional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recensional
American and British speakers say recensional in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɛnʃənəl/ in the US and /rɪˈsɛnʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SEN-shuh-nul.
What does recensional mean?
- Relating to or originating in one or more recensions (censuses or editions).
Where does recensional come from?
From recension + -al.
Words that rhyme with recensional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recensional.
Questions about saying recensional
How do you pronounce recensional?
Say rih-SEN-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɛnʃənəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɛnʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recensional?
Recensional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: rih · SEN · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say recensional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɛnʃənəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɛnʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.