How to pronounce sensorium
Say it like sen-SOH-ree-yum. Sensorium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
- sen
- SOH
- ree
- yum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensorium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sensorium
American and British speakers say sensorium in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈsoʊrijəm/ in the US and /sɛnˈsɔːriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-SAW-ree-um.
What does sensorium mean?
- The entire sensory apparatus of an organism.
- The central part of a nervous system that receives and coordinates all stimuli.
- The brain or mind in relation to the senses.
Where does sensorium come from?
From Late Latin sensōrium, from Latin sentiō (“feel, perceive”) + Latin -ōrium (suffix denoting a place for a particular function).
Questions about saying sensorium
How do you pronounce sensorium?
Say sen-SOH-ree-yum. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈsoʊrijəm/. In British English it is /sɛnˈsɔːriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensorium?
Sensorium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: sen · SOH · ree · yum.
Do Americans and Brits say sensorium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈsoʊrijəm/ and the British form is /sɛnˈsɔːriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.