How to pronounce sensationalist
Say it like sen-SAY-shuh-nuh-list. Sensationalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- sen
- SAY
- shuh
- nuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensationalist 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sensationalist
American and British speakers say sensationalist in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪst/ in the US and /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-SAY-shuh-nuh-list.
What does sensationalist mean?
- Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).“It was a sensationalist newspaper, even by tabloid standards.”
- One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
- One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.
Where does sensationalist come from?
From sensational + -ist.
Words that rhyme with sensationalist
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Questions about saying sensationalist
How do you pronounce sensationalist?
Say sen-SAY-shuh-nuh-list. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪst/. In British English it is /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensationalist?
Sensationalist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: sen · SAY · shuh · nuh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say sensationalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪst/ and the British form is /sɛnˈseɪʃənəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.