How to pronounce sensual
Say it like SEN-shuh-wul. Sensual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- shuh
- wul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensual 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sensual
American and British speakers say sensual in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnʃəwəl/ in the US and /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-syoo-ul.
What does sensual mean?
- Of or pertaining to the physical senses; sensory.“Plato believed that this sensual world in which we live is inferior to the heavenly realm.”
- Provoking or exciting a strong response in the senses.
Where does sensual come from?
From Late Latin sensualis (“endowed with feeling, sensual”), from Latin sensus (“feeling, sense”).
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Questions about saying sensual
How do you pronounce sensual?
Say SEN-shuh-wul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnʃəwəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensual?
Sensual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · shuh · wul.
Do Americans and Brits say sensual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnʃəwəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.