How to pronounce sensitivity
Say it like sen-sih-TIV-ih-tee. Sensitivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
- sen
- sih
- TIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensitivity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sensitivity
- 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-tee.
What does sensitivity mean?
- The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
- The ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli.
- Vulnerability to medical treatment: Synonym of susceptibility.
Where does sensitivity come from?
From sensitive + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with sensitivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sensitivity.
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- positivity
- objectivity
- inactivity
- hyperactivity
- subjectivity
- interactivity
- passivity
- inclusivity
- receptivity
Questions about saying sensitivity
How do you pronounce sensitivity?
Say sen-sih-TIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensitivity?
Sensitivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: sen · sih · TIV · ih · tee.
Is sensitivity 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 /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/ (sen-sih-TIV-ih-tee).