How do you pronounce "sensible"?

In American English: /ˈsɛnsəbəl/ (SEHNS-uhb-uhl). In British English: /sˈɛnsɪbəl/ (S-ehns-ib). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛnsəbəl/ (SEHNS-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /sˈɛnsɪbəl/ (S-ehns-ib).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛnsəbəl/ (SEHNS-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /sˈɛnsɪbəl/ (S-ehns-ib).

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/ˈsɛnsəbəl/

SEHNS-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

sɛnssen·əbsi·əlble

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