How to pronounce sensibilities
Say it like sen-sih-BIL-ih-teez. Sensibilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- sen
- sih
- BIL
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensibilities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sensibilities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sent-sih-BIL-ih-teez.
What does sensibilities mean?
- Capabilities to have emotions; feelings.
- plural of sensibility (“emotions or feelings arising from or relating to aesthetic or moral standards, especially those which are sensitive and thus likely to be hurt or offended; (obsolete) emotional sense or understanding of something; sign or token of appreciation or gratitude”). How to pronounce sensibility
Where does sensibilities come from?
From sensibility + -es (suffix forming pluralia tantum; and regular plural forms of nouns).
Questions about saying sensibilities
How do you pronounce sensibilities?
Say sen-sih-BIL-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˌsɛntsɪˈbɪlɪtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensibilities?
Sensibilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: sen · sih · BIL · ih · teez.
Is sensibilities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsɛntsɪˈbɪlɪtiːz/ (sent-sih-BIL-ih-teez).