sensitive

/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

Syllables sen·si·tive

Stress SEN-si-tive

Phonics Breakdown

sen

/sɛn/

short e

si

/sɪ/

short i

tive

/tɪv/

schwa

Meaning

easily affected by feelings, changes, or outside influences

Sound Reference

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sen=/sɛn/(send) + si=/sɪ/(sit) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

She has sensitive skin, so she avoids strong soaps.