How to Pronounce Sensibility

To pronounce "sensibility", say SENS-ib-il-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sensibility”

"sensibility" has 4 syllables: sens-ib-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.

What does sensibility mean?

noun

  1. The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity.
  2. Emotional or artistic awareness; keen sensitivity to matters of feeling or creative expression.

Words that rhyme with sensibility

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityculpabilityfutilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilityvulnerability

Related words

sensitivitysensitivenesssensitiveintelligentsensationawarenessfeelingsanity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sensibility"?▾

"Sensibility" has 4 syllables: sens · ib · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "sensibility"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sensibility" is /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/.

What does "sensibility" mean?▾

Sensibility: The ability to sense, feel or perceive; responsiveness to sensory stimuli; sensitivity.

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