How to Pronounce Sensitive

To pronounce "sensitive", say SENS-it-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sensitive”

"sensitive" has 4 syllables: sens-it-iv-e. It rhymes with insensitive and hypersensitive, if that helps it stick.

What does sensitive mean?

noun

  1. A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.

adjective

  1. Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.
  2. Responsive to stimuli.

Synonyms

awarecaringclassifiedcompassionateneshprecisetender

Antonyms

insensitivenonsensitiveresistantstoicuncaring

Words that rhyme with sensitive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insensitivehypersensitiveoversensitive

Related words

sensibletenderreactivealivedelicateoversensitiveexcitableresponsive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sensitive"?▾

"Sensitive" has 4 syllables: sens · it · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sensitive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sensitive" is /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/.

What does "sensitive" mean?▾

Sensitive: A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.

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