How to Pronounce Senses

To pronounce "senses", say SENS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛnsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɛnsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “senses”

"senses" has 2 syllables: sens-es. It rhymes with consequences and offenses, if that helps it stick.

What does senses mean?

noun

  1. Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
  2. Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.

    “a sense of security”

verb

  1. To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
  2. To instinctively be aware.

    “She immediately sensed her disdain.”

Words that rhyme with senses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consequencesoffensesinferencesexpensesdispensesdefensestensesbiosciencescommencespretensescenses

Related words

sensationfeelsentiencysentiencesubstancemeaningconnotationintension

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "senses"?▾

"Senses" has 2 syllables: sens · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "senses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "senses" is /ˈsɛnsɪz/.

What does "senses" mean?▾

Senses: Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.

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