How do you pronounce "sensational"?

In American English: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/ (sehn-SAYSH-uhn-uhl). In British English: /sɛnsˈeɪʃənəl/ (sehns-AYSH-uhn-uhl). In Canadian English: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/ (sehn-SAYSH-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /sɛnsˈeɪʃənəl/ (sehns-AYSH-uhn-uhl).

Is "sensational" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/ (sehn-SAYSH-uhn-uhl), while in British English it's /sɛnsˈeɪʃənəl/ (sehns-AYSH-uhn-uhl).

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sensational

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/sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/

sehn-SAYSH-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

sɛnsen·seɪʃsa·əntion·əlal

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