How to Pronounce "sentencing"
word
/ˈsɛntənsɪŋ/
SEN-tuhn-sing
/sˈɛntənsɪŋ/
SEN-tuhn-sing
Definition
Sentencing is the process in a court where a judge officially gives a punishment or penalty to someone found guilty of a crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛntənsɪŋ/
British English
/sˈɛntənsɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-tuhn-sing
UK
SEN-tuhn-sing
Listen in Context
The sentencing will take place next week.
The judge announced the sentencing after the trial.
She is waiting for her sentencing.
After months of legal battles, the sentencing finally brought closure to the case.