How to pronounce sainthood
Say it like SAYNT-huud. Sainthood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYNT).
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- SAYNT
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sainthood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- huudGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of sainthood
American and British speakers say sainthood in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪntˌhʊd/ in the US and /ˈseɪntˌhʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYNT-huud.
What does sainthood mean?
- The state of being a saint.
- Saints collectively.
- A religious practice or institution involving the recognition and veneration of saints.
Where does sainthood come from?
From saint + -hood.
Questions about saying sainthood
How do you pronounce sainthood?
Say SAYNT-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪntˌhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈseɪntˌhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sainthood?
Sainthood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYNT). Broken into parts: SAYNT · huud.
Do Americans and Brits say sainthood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪntˌhʊd/ and the British form is /ˈseɪntˌhʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.