How to pronounce sacrificed
Say it like SAK-ruh-fyst. Sacrificed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- ruh
- fyst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacrificed 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.
- fystGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sacrificed
American and British speakers say sacrificed in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrəˌfaɪst/ in the US and /ˈsækrɪfaɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-rih-fyst.
What does sacrificed mean?
- simple past and past participle of sacrifice How to pronounce sacrifice
Questions about saying sacrificed
How do you pronounce sacrificed?
Say SAK-ruh-fyst. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrəˌfaɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsækrɪfaɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacrificed?
Sacrificed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · ruh · fyst.
Do Americans and Brits say sacrificed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrəˌfaɪst/ and the British form is /ˈsækrɪfaɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.