How to Pronounce "sensationalism"
word
sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌɫɪzəm
sen-SAY-shuh-nih-zum
sɛnsˈeɪʃənəlˌɪzəm
sens-AY-shuh-nuhl-iz-um
Definition
A style of reporting or presenting information that exaggerates or emphasizes exciting or shocking details to grab attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌɫɪzəm
British English
sɛnsˈeɪʃənəlˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sen-SAY-shuh-nih-zum
UK
sens-AY-shuh-nuhl-iz-um
Listen in Context
The newspaper used sensationalism to attract more readers.
Many TV shows rely on sensationalism for high ratings.
Sensationalism can make news stories seem more dramatic than they are.
People are getting tired of all the sensationalism in politics these days.