How to pronounce sacral
Say it like SAY-krul. Sacral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
- SAY
- krul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- krulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sacral
American and British speakers say sacral in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪkrəl/ in the US and /ˈseɪkrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAY-krul.
What does sacral mean?
- Of the sacrum.
- Sacred.
- Any of the sacral bones that make up the sacrum.
Where does sacral come from?
From Modern Latin sacrālis, from Latin sacrum (“sacred, holy”) + -ālis.
Questions about saying sacral
How do you pronounce sacral?
Say SAY-krul. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪkrəl/. In British English it is /ˈseɪkrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacral?
Sacral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · krul.
Do Americans and Brits say sacral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪkrəl/ and the British form is /ˈseɪkrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.