How to pronounce sacramental
Say it like SAK-ruh-mun-tul. Sacramental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- ruh
- mun
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacramental 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sacramental
American and British speakers say sacramental in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrəməntəl/ in the US and /ˈsækrəməntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-ruh-mun-tul.
What does sacramental mean?
- Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.“The altar boys got in trouble after they were caught sampling the sacramental wine instead of just passing it to the priest before communion.”
- An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.
Where does sacramental come from?
From Old French sacramental, from Ecclesiastical Latin sacrāmentālis.
Questions about saying sacramental
How do you pronounce sacramental?
Say SAK-ruh-mun-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrəməntəl/. In British English it is /ˈsækrəməntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacramental?
Sacramental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · ruh · mun · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say sacramental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrəməntəl/ and the British form is /ˈsækrəməntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.