How to pronounce sanctioned
Say it like SANGK-shund. Sanctioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK).
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- SANGK
- shund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanctioned 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.
- shundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sanctioned
American and British speakers say sanctioned in essentially the same way: /ˈsæŋkʃənd/ in the US and /ˈsæŋkʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SANGK-shund.
What does sanctioned mean?
- conforming to orthodox or recognized rules“the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing”
- formally approved and invested with legal authority
- established by authority; given authoritative approval“a list of approved candidates”
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Questions about saying sanctioned
How do you pronounce sanctioned?
Say SANGK-shund. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæŋkʃənd/. In British English it is /ˈsæŋkʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanctioned?
Sanctioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK). Broken into parts: SANGK · shund.
Do Americans and Brits say sanctioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæŋkʃənd/ and the British form is /ˈsæŋkʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.