How to pronounce sarcophagous
Say it like sar-KOF-uh-gus. Sarcophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF).
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- sar
- KOF
- uh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarcophagous 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.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sarcophagous
- 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-gus.
What does sarcophagous mean?
- Feeding on flesh; carnivorous.
- Relating to genus Sarcophaga or its members.
Where does sarcophagous come from?
sarco- + -phagous
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Questions about saying sarcophagous
How do you pronounce sarcophagous?
Say sar-KOF-uh-gus. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈkɑfəɡəs/. In British English it is /sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarcophagous?
Sarcophagous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF). Broken into parts: sar · KOF · uh · gus.
Is sarcophagous 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 /sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/ (sah-KOF-uh-gus).
What words sound the same as sarcophagous?
Sarcophagous sounds the same as sarcophagus in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.