How to pronounce sensor
Say it like SEN-ser. Sensor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensor 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sensor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-suh.
What does sensor mean?
- any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
Where does sensor come from?
Originated 1925–30, formed as a Latin loanword from sentiō (“to feel”) + -tor (“-er”).
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Questions about saying sensor
How do you pronounce sensor?
Say SEN-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensor?
Sensor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · ser.
Is sensor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɛnsə/ (SEN-suh).
What words sound the same as sensor?
Sensor sounds the same as censor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.