How to pronounce sacrosanct
Say it like SAK-roh-sangkt. Sacrosanct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- roh
- sangkt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacrosanct 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sangktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sacrosanct
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAK-roh-sangkt.
What does sacrosanct mean?
- Beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable.
- Sacred, very holy.
Where does sacrosanct come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sacrōsānctus.
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Questions about saying sacrosanct
How do you pronounce sacrosanct?
Say SAK-roh-sangkt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækroʊˌsæŋkt/. In British English it is /ˈsækrəʊˌsæŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacrosanct?
Sacrosanct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · roh · sangkt.
Is sacrosanct pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsækrəʊˌsæŋkt/ (SAK-roh-sangkt).