How to pronounce sens
Say it like SENZ. Sens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sens
American and British speakers say sens in essentially the same way: /sɛnz/ in the US and /sɛnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SENZ.
What does sens mean?
Where does sens come from?
Clipping of sensemilla, from sinsemilla.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sens
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Questions about saying sens
How do you pronounce sens?
Say SENZ. The American pronunciation is /sɛnz/. In British English it is /sɛnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sens?
Sens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say sens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnz/ and the British form is /sɛnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.