How to pronounce sentenced
Say it like SEN-tunst. Sentenced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tunst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sentenced 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.
- tunstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sentenced
American and British speakers say sentenced in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntənst/ in the US and /ˈsɛntənst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tunst.
What does sentenced mean?
- simple past and past participle of sentence How to pronounce sentence
Questions about saying sentenced
How do you pronounce sentenced?
Say SEN-tunst. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntənst/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sentenced?
Sentenced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tunst.
Do Americans and Brits say sentenced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntənst/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntənst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.