How many syllables in "sanctuary"?

"sanctuary" has 4 sillabe (sanc - tu - a - ry).

How to divide "sanctuary"?

"sanctuary" divides into 4 parts: sanc · tu · a · ry.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (sanc... tu... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

4 Sillabe

"sanctuary": 4 sillabe.

Sillabe:sanc·tu·a·ry

Accento primario

SANC-tu-a-ry(sanc · tu · a · ry)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "sanctuary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsæŋk.tʃuː.ɛr.i⁄

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Riproduzione automatica

IPAˈsæŋk.tʃuː.ɛr.i

Sillabesanc·tu·a·ry

Ascolta nel contestoUS

38:57

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How many syllables in "sanctuary"?: "sanctuary" has 4 sillabe (sanc - tu - a - ry).
How to divide "sanctuary"?: "sanctuary" divides into 4 parts: sanc · tu · a · ry.
Where is the stress in "sanctuary"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sanctuary"?: Say each syllable slowly (sanc... tu... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.