To pronounce "sensor", say SENS-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛn.sə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɛn.sə/
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"sensor" has 2 syllables: sens-or. It rhymes with censor and censer, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: censor, censer — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Sensor" has 2 syllables: sens · or.
The IPA transcription of "sensor" is /ˈsɛn.sə/.
Sensor: A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.
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