How to pronounce sensations
Say it like sen-SAY-shunz. Sensations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- sen
- SAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sensations
American and British speakers say sensations in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈseɪʃənz/ in the US and /sɛnˈseɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-SAY-shunz.
What does sensations mean?
- plural of sensation How to pronounce sensation
Words that rhyme with sensations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sensations.
Questions about saying sensations
How do you pronounce sensations?
Say sen-SAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈseɪʃənz/. In British English it is /sɛnˈseɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensations?
Sensations has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: sen · SAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say sensations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈseɪʃənz/ and the British form is /sɛnˈseɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.