How to pronounce sensation
Say it like sen-SAY-shun. Sensation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- sen
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sensation
American and British speakers say sensation in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-SAY-shun.
What does sensation mean?
- an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation“a sensation of touch”
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest“anticipation produced in me a sensation somewhere between hope and fear”
Where does sensation come from?
From Old French, from Medieval Latin sensatio, from Latin sensus.
Words that rhyme with sensation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sensation.
Questions about saying sensation
How do you pronounce sensation?
Say sen-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /sɛnˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensation?
Sensation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: sen · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say sensation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /sɛnˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.