How to pronounce sacrifices
Say it like SAK-ruh-fy-siz. Sacrifices has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- ruh
- fy
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacrifices 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sacrifices
American and British speakers say sacrifices in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈsækrɪfaɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-rih-fy-siz.
What does sacrifices mean?
- plural of sacrifice How to pronounce sacrifice
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sacrifice How to pronounce sacrifice
Questions about saying sacrifices
How do you pronounce sacrifices?
Say SAK-ruh-fy-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsækrɪfaɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacrifices?
Sacrifices has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · ruh · fy · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say sacrifices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsækrɪfaɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.