How to pronounce sen
Say it like SEN. Sen is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sen
American and British speakers say sen in essentially the same way: /sɛn/ in the US and /sɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN.
What does sen mean?
- a fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel
Where does sen come from?
From a syncopation of Middle English selven, selfen, variants of selfe, self.
Words that rhyme with sen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sen.
Questions about saying sen
How do you pronounce sen?
Say SEN. The American pronunciation is /sɛn/. In British English it is /sɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sen?
Sen is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEN.
Do Americans and Brits say sen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛn/ and the British form is /sɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.