How to pronounce sensuality
Say it like sen-shoo-AL-ih-tee. Sensuality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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- sen
- shoo
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensuality 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.
- shooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 sensuality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sen-shoo-AL-ih-tee.
What does sensuality mean?
- The state of being sensual or sensuous.“pure sensuality”
- A preoccupation with sensual pleasure.
Where does sensuality come from?
Derived from Middle French sensualité, derived from Late Latin sēnsuālitātem (“sensibility, capacity for sensation”).
Words that rhyme with sensuality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sensuality.
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Questions about saying sensuality
How do you pronounce sensuality?
Say sen-shoo-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛnʃuˈælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌsɛnʃuːˈælɪtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensuality?
Sensuality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: sen · shoo · AL · ih · tee.
Is sensuality 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 /ˌsɛnʃuːˈælɪtiː/ (sen-shoo-AL-ih-tee).