How to pronounce sacerdotal
Say it like sas-er-DOH-tul. Sacerdotal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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US American/ˌsæsərˈdoʊtəl/sas-er-DOH-tul
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- sas
- er
- DOH
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacerdotal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does sacerdotal mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to priests or a high religious order; priestly.
Where does sacerdotal come from?
From Middle English sacerdotale, from Old French sacerdotal, from Latin sacerdōtālis (“priestly”).
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Questions about saying sacerdotal
How do you pronounce sacerdotal?
Say sas-er-DOH-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacerdotal?
Sacerdotal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: sas · er · DOH · tul.