How to Pronounce "sentimentality"
word
ˌsɛnəmɛnˈtæɫɪti/, /ˌsɛntəmɛnˈtæɫɪti
sen-uh-men-TAL-uh-tee
sˌɛntɪmˈɛntˈælɪti
sen-ti-men-TAL-i-tee
Definition
A strong or excessive focus on emotions, especially tender or nostalgic feelings, sometimes to the point where it seems unrealistic or exaggerated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɛnəmɛnˈtæɫɪti/, /ˌsɛntəmɛnˈtæɫɪti
British English
sˌɛntɪmˈɛntˈælɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sen-uh-men-TAL-uh-tee
UK
sen-ti-men-TAL-i-tee
Listen in Context
The movie was full of sentimentality.
He dislikes sentimentality in music.
There was too much sentimentality in her speech.
Don't let sentimentality cloud your judgment.