How do you pronounce "sensationalism"?

In American English: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/ (sehn-SAYSH-uhn-uh-liz-uhm). In British English: /sɛnsˈeɪʃənəlˌɪzəm/ (sehns-AYSH-uhn-uhl-iz-uhm). In Canadian English: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/ (sehn-SAYSH-uhn-uh-liz-uhm). In Australian English: /sɛnsˈeɪʃənəlˌɪzəm/ (sehns-AYSH-uhn-uhl-iz-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/ (sehn-SAYSH-uhn-uh-liz-uhm), while in British English it's /sɛnsˈeɪʃənəlˌɪzəm/ (sehns-AYSH-uhn-uhl-iz-uhm).

How to Pronounce "sensationalism"

sensationalism

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/sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/

sehn-SAYSH-uhn-uh-liz-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

sɛnsen·seɪʃsa·ənti·əon·lɪzal·əmism

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