How to Pronounce "senile"
word
/ˈsiˌnaɪɫ/
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/sˈiːnaɪl/
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Definition
Describes someone, usually elderly, who shows weakness of mind or memory loss, often caused by old age.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsiˌnaɪɫ/
British English
/sˈiːnaɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE-nyle
UK
SEE-nyle
Listen in Context
My grandfather is becoming senile and sometimes forgets my name.
Some elderly people may develop senile dementia.
The doctor explained that his forgetfulness was due to senile changes.
Don’t call your parents senile just because they forgot their keys!