How to pronounce supersensitivity
Say it like soo-per-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee. Supersensitivity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TIV).
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- soo
- per
- sen
- suh
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supersensitivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of supersensitivity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-puh-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee.
What does supersensitivity mean?
- Extreme sensitivity (of the body) to a chemical.
Where does supersensitivity come from?
From super- + sensitivity.
Words that rhyme with supersensitivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supersensitivity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- reactivity
- selectivity
Questions about saying supersensitivity
How do you pronounce supersensitivity?
Say soo-per-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupərsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supersensitivity?
Supersensitivity has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TIV). Broken into parts: soo · per · sen · suh · TIV · uh · tee.
Is supersensitivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsuːpəsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/ (soo-puh-sen-suh-TIV-uh-tee).