How to pronounce sensing
Say it like SEN-sing. Sensing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
- SEN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sensing
American and British speakers say sensing in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɛnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-sing.
What does sensing mean?
- the perception that something has occurred or some state exists“early detection can often lead to a cure”
- becoming aware of something via the senses
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sensing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sensing.
Questions about saying sensing
How do you pronounce sensing?
Say SEN-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensing?
Sensing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say sensing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.