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