How to pronounce sacrament
Say it like SAK-ruh-munt. Sacrament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- ruh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacrament pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sacrament
American and British speakers say sacrament in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrəmənt/ in the US and /ˈsækrəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-ruh-munt.
What does sacrament mean?
- A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace, instituted by Jesus Christ.
- The Eucharist.
- The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread).
- To bind by an oath.
Where does sacrament come from?
From Middle English sacrament, from Old French sacrement, from Ecclesiastical Latin sacrāmentum (“sacrament”), from Latin sacrō (“hallow, consecrate”), from sacer (“sacred, holy”), originally sum deposited by parties to a suit.
Questions about saying sacrament
How do you pronounce sacrament?
Say SAK-ruh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈsækrəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacrament?
Sacrament has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · ruh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say sacrament the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈsækrəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.