How to pronounce sanctity
Say it like SANGK-tih-tee. Sanctity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK).
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- SANGK
- tih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanctity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sanctity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SANGK-tih-tee.
What does sanctity mean?
- Holiness of life or disposition; saintliness
- The condition of being considered sacred; inviolability
- Something considered sacred.
Where does sanctity come from?
From Middle English sanctity, from Old French sanctete, from Latin sānctitās.
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Questions about saying sanctity
How do you pronounce sanctity?
Say SANGK-tih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæŋktɪti/. In British English it is /ˈsæŋktɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanctity?
Sanctity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SANGK). Broken into parts: SANGK · tih · tee.
Is sanctity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsæŋktɪti/ (SANGK-tih-tee).