How to pronounce sensationally
Say it like sen-SAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Sensationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- sen
- SAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensationally 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sensationally
American and British speakers say sensationally in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəli/ in the US and /sɛnˈseɪʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-SAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does sensationally mean?
- In a sensational manner.
- To a sensational extent; amazingly.
Where does sensationally come from?
From sensational + -ly.
Words that rhyme with sensationally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sensationally.
Questions about saying sensationally
How do you pronounce sensationally?
Say sen-SAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈseɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /sɛnˈseɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensationally?
Sensationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: sen · SAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sensationally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈseɪʃənəli/ and the British form is /sɛnˈseɪʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.