How to pronounce sacristry
Say it like SAK-rih-stree. Sacristry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- rih
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacristry 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.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sacristry
American and British speakers say sacristry in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrɪstri/ in the US and /ˈsækrɪstri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-rih-stree.
What does sacristry mean?
- Synonym of sacristanry.
Questions about saying sacristry
How do you pronounce sacristry?
Say SAK-rih-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrɪstri/. In British English it is /ˈsækrɪstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacristry?
Sacristry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · rih · stree.
Do Americans and Brits say sacristry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrɪstri/ and the British form is /ˈsækrɪstri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.