How to pronounce sacrificial
Say it like sak-ruh-FISH-ul. Sacrificial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
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- sak
- ruh
- FISH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacrificial 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.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sacrificial
American and British speakers say sacrificial in essentially the same way: /ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/ in the US and /ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sak-ruh-FISH-ul.
What does sacrificial mean?
- Relating to sacrifice.“The old sacrificial well is still there, but animals aren't thrown into it to appease monsters anymore.”
- Used as a sacrifice.“The sacrificial coating protects the hull, but because it takes the damage the hull doesn't, we must replace it annually.”
Where does sacrificial come from?
Borrowed from Latin sacrificiālis (“sacrificial”), from sacrificium (“sacrifice”), from sacrificus (“sacrificial”), from sacrificō (“sacrifice”), from sacer (“sacred, holy”) + faciō (“do, make”).
Words that rhyme with sacrificial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sacrificial.
Questions about saying sacrificial
How do you pronounce sacrificial?
Say sak-ruh-FISH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacrificial?
Sacrificial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: sak · ruh · FISH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sacrificial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/ and the British form is /ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.