How to pronounce sensed
Say it like SENST. Sensed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SENST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sensed
American and British speakers say sensed in essentially the same way: /sɛnst/ in the US and /sɛnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SENST.
What does sensed mean?
- simple past and past participle of sense How to pronounce sense
- Having a specified number or kind of senses.“Humans are five-sensed beings, having touch, taste, sight, hearing, and smell.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sensed
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Questions about saying sensed
How do you pronounce sensed?
Say SENST. The American pronunciation is /sɛnst/. In British English it is /sɛnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensed?
Sensed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SENST.
Do Americans and Brits say sensed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnst/ and the British form is /sɛnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.