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How to pronounce sensei

“sensei” pronunciation in American English

Listen to sensei in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

“sensei” in real sentences

148 clips in the index · 4 American. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. Benjamin Sensei says pretty good purchase.

    WIRED

  2. Scott that's me this is the napkin Sensei what an honor how are you napkin Sensei

    Hamish & Andy

  3. My sensei worked me out even harder.

    The Moth

  4. the full sensei blast of actually meeting somebody.

    Penguin Books UK

Words that sound like “sensei”

Words one sound away from sensei — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Why real speech

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Nearby words

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