How to Pronounce Sententious

To pronounce "sententious", say SENT-ent-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sententious”

"sententious" has 3 syllables: sent-ent-ious.

What does sententious mean?

adjective

  1. Full of meaning.
  2. Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

Synonyms

aphoristicconcisepithy

Related words

pithyconcisepretentiouslaconicbriefunfloweryparsimoniousnuanceless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sententious"?▾

"Sententious" has 3 syllables: sent · ent · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "sententious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sententious" is /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/.

What does "sententious" mean?▾

Sententious: Full of meaning.

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