How to pronounce sensitivities
Say it like sen-sih-TIV-ih-teez. Sensitivities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- sen
- sih
- TIV
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensitivities 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.
- TIVSay 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 sensitivities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sen-sih-TIV-ih-teez.
What does sensitivities mean?
- plural of sensitivity How to pronounce sensitivity
Questions about saying sensitivities
How do you pronounce sensitivities?
Say sen-sih-TIV-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensitivities?
Sensitivities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: sen · sih · TIV · ih · teez.
Is sensitivities 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 /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtiz/ (sen-sih-TIV-ih-teez).