How to pronounce sarcophagi
Say it like sar-KOF-uh-ghy. Sarcophagi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF).
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- sar
- KOF
- uh
- ghy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarcophagi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sarcophagi
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sah-KOF-uh-ghy.
What does sarcophagi mean?
- plural of sarcophagus How to pronounce sarcophagus
Where does sarcophagi come from?
Borrowed from Latin sarcophagī, from sarcophagus + -ī (suffix denoting the nominative or vocative plural form of a word ending in -us).
Questions about saying sarcophagi
How do you pronounce sarcophagi?
Say sar-KOF-uh-ghy. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈkɑfəɡaɪ/. In British English it is /sɑːˈkɒfəɡaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarcophagi?
Sarcophagi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF). Broken into parts: sar · KOF · uh · ghy.
Is sarcophagi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɑːˈkɒfəɡaɪ/ (sah-KOF-uh-ghy).