How to pronounce sapien
Say it like SAP-een. Sapien has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
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- SAP
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapien pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sapien
American and British speakers say sapien in essentially the same way: /ˈsæpin/ in the US and /ˈsæpin/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAP-een.
What does sapien mean?
- A human, a specimen of Homo sapiens.
Where does sapien come from?
The word is a singular form, derived by back-formation and shortening of translingual Homo sapiens by interpreting the latter as an English plural form.
Questions about saying sapien
How do you pronounce sapien?
Say SAP-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæpin/. In British English it is /ˈsæpin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapien?
Sapien has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · een.
Do Americans and Brits say sapien the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæpin/ and the British form is /ˈsæpin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.