How to pronounce sanguinolent
Say it like sang-GWIN-uh-lunt. Sanguinolent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWIN).
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- sang
- GWIN
- uh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanguinolent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GWINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sanguinolent
American and British speakers say sanguinolent in essentially the same way: /sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt/ in the US and /sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sang-GWIN-uh-lunt.
What does sanguinolent mean?
- Containing or tinged with blood.
Where does sanguinolent come from?
From Middle English sanguinolent, from Old French sanguinolent, from Latin sanguinolentus (“of blood”).
Questions about saying sanguinolent
How do you pronounce sanguinolent?
Say sang-GWIN-uh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt/. In British English it is /sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanguinolent?
Sanguinolent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWIN). Broken into parts: sang · GWIN · uh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say sanguinolent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt/ and the British form is /sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.