How to pronounce sensuousness
Say it like SEN-syoo-us-nus. Sensuousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- syoo
- us
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sensuousness 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.
- syooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sensuousness
American and British speakers say sensuousness in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnsjuəsnəs/ in the US and /ˈsɛnsjuːəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-syoo-us-nus.
What does sensuousness mean?
- The property of being sensuous.
- The product or result of being sensuous.
Where does sensuousness come from?
From sensuous + -ness.
Questions about saying sensuousness
How do you pronounce sensuousness?
Say SEN-syoo-us-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsjuəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsjuːəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sensuousness?
Sensuousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · syoo · us · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say sensuousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnsjuəsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnsjuːəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.