How to pronounce sensical
Say it like SEN-sih-kul. Sensical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- sih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensical 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sensical
American and British speakers say sensical in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnsɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈsɛnsɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-sih-kul.
What does sensical mean?
- That makes sense; showing internal logic; rational, sensible.
- Having meaning, making sense semantically
Where does sensical come from?
From sense + -ical; later uses are probably a back-formation from nonsensical.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying sensical
How do you pronounce sensical?
Say SEN-sih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensical?
Sensical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · sih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say sensical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnsɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnsɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.