How to pronounce sacraments
Say it like SAK-ruh-munts. Sacraments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- ruh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacraments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sacraments
American and British speakers say sacraments in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrəmənts/ in the US and /ˈsækrəmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-ruh-munts.
What does sacraments mean?
- plural of sacrament How to pronounce sacrament
Questions about saying sacraments
How do you pronounce sacraments?
Say SAK-ruh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrəmənts/. In British English it is /ˈsækrəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacraments?
Sacraments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · ruh · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say sacraments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrəmənts/ and the British form is /ˈsækrəmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.