How to pronounce sensitiveness
Say it like SEN-suh-tiv-nus. Sensitiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- suh
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensitiveness 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sensitiveness
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEN-suh-tiv-nus.
What does sensitiveness mean?
- The quality or degree of being sensitive.
- The ability to perceive sensation.
- The ability to be aware of (and, usually, react with regard to) the feelings of others.
Where does sensitiveness come from?
From sensitive + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sensitiveness
How do you pronounce sensitiveness?
Say SEN-suh-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsətɪvnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsətɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensitiveness?
Sensitiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · suh · tiv · nus.
Is sensitiveness 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 /ˈsɛnsətɪvnəs/ (SEN-suh-tiv-nus).