How to pronounce sanctimony
Say it like SANGK-tih-moh-nee. Sanctimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK).
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- SANGK
- tih
- moh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanctimony 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.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sanctimony
American and British speakers say sanctimony in essentially the same way: /ˈsæŋktɪˌmoʊni/ in the US and /ˈsæŋktɪməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SANGK-tih-muh-nee.
What does sanctimony mean?
- A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
Where does sanctimony come from?
From Middle French sanctimonie, from Latin sānctimōnia (“sanctity, sacredness; purity, chastity”), from sanctus (“holy”) + -monia (“action or result of an action”).
Questions about saying sanctimony
How do you pronounce sanctimony?
Say SANGK-tih-moh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæŋktɪˌmoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈsæŋktɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanctimony?
Sanctimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK). Broken into parts: SANGK · tih · moh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say sanctimony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæŋktɪˌmoʊni/ and the British form is /ˈsæŋktɪməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.