How to pronounce sensationalistic
Say it like sen-say-shuh-nuh-LIS-tik. Sensationalistic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LIS).
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- sen
- say
- shuh
- nuh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensationalistic 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.
- sayGive this part a little weight. 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.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sensationalistic
American and British speakers say sensationalistic in essentially the same way: /sɛnˌseɪʃənəˈlɪstɪk/ in the US and /sɛnˌseɪʃənəˈlɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-say-shuh-nuh-LIS-tik.
What does sensationalistic mean?
- sensationalist
Where does sensationalistic come from?
From sensational + -istic or sensationalist + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with sensationalistic
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Questions about saying sensationalistic
How do you pronounce sensationalistic?
Say sen-say-shuh-nuh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˌseɪʃənəˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /sɛnˌseɪʃənəˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensationalistic?
Sensationalistic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LIS). Broken into parts: sen · say · shuh · nuh · LIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say sensationalistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˌseɪʃənəˈlɪstɪk/ and the British form is /sɛnˌseɪʃənəˈlɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.