How to pronounce sacrum
Say it like SAK-rum. Sacrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- rum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacrum 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.
- rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sacrum
American and British speakers say sacrum in essentially the same way: /ˈsækrəm/ in the US and /ˈsækrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-rum.
What does sacrum mean?
- A large triangular bone at the base of the spine, located between the two ilia (wings of the pelvis) and formed from vertebrae that fuse in adulthood.
Questions about saying sacrum
How do you pronounce sacrum?
Say SAK-rum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækrəm/. In British English it is /ˈsækrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacrum?
Sacrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · rum.
Do Americans and Brits say sacrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækrəm/ and the British form is /ˈsækrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.