How to pronounce sacrificing
Say it like SAK-ruh-fy-sing. Sacrificing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- ruh
- fy
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacrificing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sacrificing
American and British speakers say sacrificing in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-ruh-fy-sing.
What does sacrificing mean?
- present participle and gerund of sacrifice How to pronounce sacrifice
Questions about saying sacrificing
How do you pronounce sacrificing?
Say SAK-ruh-fy-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacrificing?
Sacrificing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · ruh · fy · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say sacrificing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.