How to Pronounce "sensitivities"
word
ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtiz
sen-sih-TIH-vuh-teez
sˌɛnsɪtˈɪvɪtiz
sen-sih-TIV-ih-teez
Definition
Sensitivities are feelings or reactions that can be easily affected, such as emotions that get hurt easily or physical reactions to things like food or pollen (allergies). It also refers to being aware of and careful about other people's feelings or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtiz
British English
sˌɛnsɪtˈɪvɪtiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sen-sih-TIH-vuh-teez
UK
sen-sih-TIV-ih-teez
Listen in Context
Some people have food sensitivities and cannot eat certain things.
We should respect the sensitivities of different cultures.
Her sensitivities make her very empathetic to others' feelings.
He tries not to talk about politics because of people's sensitivities.