How to pronounce sapience
Say it like SAY-pee-uns. Sapience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- pee
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapience pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sapience
American and British speakers say sapience in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪpiəns/ in the US and /ˈseɪpiəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-pee-uns.
What does sapience mean?
- The property of being sapient, the property of possessing or being able to possess wisdom.
Where does sapience come from?
From Middle English sapience, from Old French sapience, from Latin sapientia.
Questions about saying sapience
How do you pronounce sapience?
Say SAY-pee-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪpiəns/. In British English it is /ˈseɪpiəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapience?
Sapience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · pee · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say sapience the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪpiəns/ and the British form is /ˈseɪpiəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.