How to pronounce sacristan
Say it like SAK-rih-stun. Sacristan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- rih
- stun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacristan 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sacristan
American and British speakers say sacristan in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrɪstən/ in the US and /ˈsækrɪstən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-rih-stun.
What does sacristan mean?
- The person who maintains the sacristy and the sacred objects it contains.
Where does sacristan come from?
From French sacristain, Late Latin sacrista, from Latin sacer.
Questions about saying sacristan
How do you pronounce sacristan?
Say SAK-rih-stun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrɪstən/. In British English it is /ˈsækrɪstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacristan?
Sacristan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · rih · stun.
Do Americans and Brits say sacristan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrɪstən/ and the British form is /ˈsækrɪstən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.