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How to pronounce sentiment

sentiment
/ˈsentəmənt/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈsenəmənt/.

Sentiment, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

Anti-Chinese sentiment is on the rise in Myanmar.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce sentiment?

Sentiment is pronounced /ˈsentəmənt/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈsenəmənt/, is also used.

How many syllables are in sentiment?

Sentiment has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in sentiment?

The first syllable: /ˈsentəmənt/.

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