How to pronounce sagacious
Say it like suh-GAY-shus. Sagacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
- suh
- GAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sagacious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sagacious
American and British speakers say sagacious in essentially the same way: /səˈɡeɪʃəs/ in the US and /səˈɡeɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-GAY-shus.
What does sagacious mean?
- Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd.
Where does sagacious come from?
Coined between 1600 and 1610.
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Words that rhyme with sagacious
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Questions about saying sagacious
How do you pronounce sagacious?
Say suh-GAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /səˈɡeɪʃəs/. In British English it is /səˈɡeɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sagacious?
Sagacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: suh · GAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say sagacious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈɡeɪʃəs/ and the British form is /səˈɡeɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.