How to pronounce Sacramento
Say it like sak-ruh-MEN-toh. Sacramento has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- sak
- ruh
- MEN
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacramento pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Sacramento
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sak-ruh-MEN-toh.
What does Sacramento mean?
- A major river in northern California.
Where does Sacramento come from?
Borrowed from Spanish sacramento (“sacrament”).
Words that rhyme with Sacramento
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sacramento.
Questions about saying Sacramento
How do you pronounce Sacramento?
Say sak-ruh-MEN-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌsækrəˈmɛntəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sacramento?
Sacramento has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: sak · ruh · MEN · toh.
Is Sacramento pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsækrəˈmɛntəʊ/ (sak-ruh-MEN-toh).