How to pronounce senses
Say it like SEN-siz. Senses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of senses
American and British speakers say senses in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnsɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɛnsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-siz.
What does senses mean?
- plural of sense How to pronounce sense
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sense How to pronounce sense
Questions about saying senses
How do you pronounce senses?
Say SEN-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senses?
Senses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say senses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.