How to Pronounce "pensive"
word
ˈpɛnsɪv
PEN-siv
pˈɛnsɪv
PEN-siv
Definition
Thinking deeply in a serious or sad way, often lost in thought or reflecting on something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛnsɪv
British English
pˈɛnsɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-siv
UK
PEN-siv
Listen in Context
He looked pensive as he stared out the window.
The child became pensive after hearing the story.
She has a pensive expression in the photo.
"You look pensive. What's on your mind?"