How to pronounce sentimental
Say it like sen-tuh-MEN-tul. Sentimental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- sen
- tuh
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sentimental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sentimental
American and British speakers say sentimental in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntəl/ in the US and /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-tih-MEN-tul.
What does sentimental mean?
- given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
- effusively or insincerely emotional“a bathetic novel”“maudlin expressions of sympathy”
Where does sentimental come from?
From sentiment + -al.
Words that rhyme with sentimental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sentimental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying sentimental
How do you pronounce sentimental?
Say sen-tuh-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sentimental?
Sentimental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: sen · tuh · MEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say sentimental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntəl/ and the British form is /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.