How to pronounce sensitive

sensitive

/ˈsensətɪv/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈsensɪtɪv/.

/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/v/as in very	Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.

Genitals are more sensitive than most other organs.

How do you pronounce sensitive?

Sensitive is pronounced /ˈsensətɪv/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈsensɪtɪv/, is also used.

How many syllables are in sensitive?

Sensitive has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in sensitive?

The first syllable: /ˈsensətɪv/.