How to pronounce sentiment
Say it like SEN-tuh-munt. Sentiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tuh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sentiment 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sentiment
American and British speakers say sentiment in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntəmənt/ in the US and /ˈsɛntɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tih-munt.
What does sentiment mean?
- tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty“my opinion differs from yours”“I am not of your persuasion”
Where does sentiment come from?
From Old French sentement, from Latin sentimentum.
Questions about saying sentiment
How do you pronounce sentiment?
Say SEN-tuh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sentiment?
Sentiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tuh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say sentiment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.