To pronounce "sensibly", say SENS-ibly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛnsəbli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"sensibly" has 2 syllables: sens-ibly. It rhymes with ostensibly and incomprehensibly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sensibly" has 2 syllables: sens · ibly.
The IPA transcription of "sensibly" is /ˈsɛnsəbli/.
Sensibly: In a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense.
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