How to pronounce sanctions
Say it like SANGK-shunz. Sanctions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK).
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- SANGK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanctions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sanctions
American and British speakers say sanctions in essentially the same way: /ˈsæŋkʃənz/ in the US and /ˈsæŋkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SANGK-shunz.
What does sanctions mean?
- plural of sanction How to pronounce sanction
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sanction How to pronounce sanction
Questions about saying sanctions
How do you pronounce sanctions?
Say SANGK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæŋkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈsæŋkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanctions?
Sanctions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK). Broken into parts: SANGK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say sanctions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæŋkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈsæŋkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.