How to Pronounce “sensitive

word

/ˈsɛnsətɪv/
SEN-suh-tiv
/sˈɛnsɪtˌɪv/
SEN-si-tiv

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈsɛnsətɪv/

British English

/sˈɛnsɪtˌɪv/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SEN-suh-tiv

UK

SEN-si-tiv

Listen in Context

My eyes are very sensitive to bright light.

He is a sensitive child and cries easily.

This is a sensitive topic, so be careful.

Try not to joke about that with her—she's still pretty sensitive about it.