How to pronounce sensitize
Say it like SEN-suh-tyze. Sensitize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- suh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensitize 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.
- tyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sensitize
American and British speakers say sensitize in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnsəˌtaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɛnsəˌtaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-suh-tyze.
What does sensitize mean?
- To make (someone or something) sensitive or responsive to certain stimuli.
- To make (someone) increasingly aware of, in a concerned or sensitive way.“Ever since the burglary, we've been more sensitized to home security issues.”
- To render capable of being acted on by actinic rays of light.
Where does sensitize come from?
From sensitive + -ize.
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Questions about saying sensitize
How do you pronounce sensitize?
Say SEN-suh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsəˌtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsəˌtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensitize?
Sensitize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · suh · tyze.
Do Americans and Brits say sensitize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnsəˌtaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnsəˌtaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.