How to Pronounce "senseless"
word
/ˈsɛnsɫəs/
SENS-luhs
/sˈɛnsləs/
SENS-luhs
Definition
Lacking meaning, purpose, or reason; pointless. Can also mean unconscious, as in knocked out or unresponsive.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛnsɫəs/
British English
/sˈɛnsləs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SENS-luhs
UK
SENS-luhs
Listen in Context
The senseless violence in the movie shocked the audience.
The boxer was knocked senseless in the third round.
It would be senseless to go outside in this storm.
Another senseless shooting — when will people wake up?