How to pronounce sacrilege
Say it like SAK-ruh-luj. Sacrilege has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
- SAK
- ruh
- luj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacrilege 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.
- lujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sacrilege
American and British speakers say sacrilege in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrələdʒ/ in the US and /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-rih-lij.
What does sacrilege mean?
- Desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.
Where does sacrilege come from?
Circa 1300, original sense “stealing something sacred”.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sacrilege
How do you pronounce sacrilege?
Say SAK-ruh-luj. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrələdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacrilege?
Sacrilege has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · ruh · luj.
Do Americans and Brits say sacrilege the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrələdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.