How to pronounce sanctify
Say it like SANGK-tih-fy. Sanctify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK).
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- SANGK
- tih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanctify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sanctify
American and British speakers say sanctify in essentially the same way: /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SANGK-tih-fy.
What does sanctify mean?
- To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
- To free from sin; to purify.
- To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.
Where does sanctify come from?
From Anglo-Norman seintefier, from Old French saintefier, from Late Latin sānctificō, from Latin sānctus (“holy”) + faciō (“do, make”).
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Questions about saying sanctify
How do you pronounce sanctify?
Say SANGK-tih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanctify?
Sanctify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK). Broken into parts: SANGK · tih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say sanctify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.