How to Pronounce "in a sense"
expression
IN-uh-SENS
IN-uh-SENS
Definition
This expression means 'in one way' or 'from a certain point of view,' used when something is partially true or true under certain conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɛns
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /sˈɛns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh-SENS
UK
IN-uh-SENS
Listen in Context
In a sense, the answer is yes.
The story is true, in a sense.
You are right in a sense, but there is more to it.
It’s not a lie, in a sense—he just left out some details.