How to pronounce sapiens
Say it like SAY-pee-unz. Sapiens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- pee
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapiens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sapiens
American and British speakers say sapiens in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪpiənz/ in the US and /ˈseɪpiənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-pee-unz.
What does sapiens mean?
- A human being (Homo sapiens).
Where does sapiens come from?
From translingual Homo sapiens, from Latin sapiēns, present active participle of sapiō (“discern, be capable of discerning”).
Questions about saying sapiens
How do you pronounce sapiens?
Say SAY-pee-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪpiənz/. In British English it is /ˈseɪpiənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapiens?
Sapiens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · pee · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say sapiens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪpiənz/ and the British form is /ˈseɪpiənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.