How to pronounce sensate
Say it like SEN-sayt. Sensate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sensate. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEN
- sayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensate 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.
- saytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sensate
American and British speakers say sensate in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnseɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɛnseɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-sayt.
What does sensate mean?
- Perceived by one or more of the senses.
- Having the ability to sense things physically.
- Felt or apprehended through a sense, or the senses.
- To feel or apprehend by means of the senses; to perceive.“to sensate light, or an odor”
Where does sensate come from?
From Middle English sensat, from Late Latin sensatus (“able to sense”), from sensus (“sense”).
Questions about saying sensate
How do you pronounce sensate?
Say SEN-sayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnseɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnseɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensate?
Sensate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · sayt.
Do Americans and Brits say sensate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnseɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnseɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.