How to pronounce sensuous
Say it like SEN-shuh-wus. Sensuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- shuh
- wus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensuous 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.
- wusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sensuous
American and British speakers say sensuous in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnʃəwəs/ in the US and /ˈsɛnʃəwəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-shuh-wus.
What does sensuous mean?
- Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.
- Of or relating to the senses; sensory.
- Appreciative of stimulation“I consider myself a sensuous lover.”
Where does sensuous come from?
From Latin sensus (“sense”) + English -ous.
Questions about saying sensuous
How do you pronounce sensuous?
Say SEN-shuh-wus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnʃəwəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnʃəwəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensuous?
Sensuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · shuh · wus.
Do Americans and Brits say sensuous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnʃəwəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnʃəwəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.