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How to pronounce:
sacred
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈseɪkrɪd
Examples:
The church was sacred to the Baptists.
In Africa, tusk is very sacred.
The Buyruk is the sacred book of the Shabak.
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Common mistakes of sacred pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sa-CRED". The correct pronunciation is ˈseɪ.krɪd in both US and UK. Tip: Focus on the first syllable to emphasize "sa".
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable may be mispronounced as "æ" instead of "eɪ". This leads to saying "sæcred". Tip: Practice saying "say" to get the right vowel sound in "sacred".
- Omitting the final "d": A common mistake is to drop the final "d", pronouncing it as "sacree". This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the final "d" clearly as /d/ in "sacred".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might shorten the first vowel sound, saying "sacrid". The correct pronunciation is with a long vowel sound "sā" as in "sacred". Tip: Lengthen the first vowel to maintain the word's integrity.
- Blending sounds: A tendency to blend the "r" and "i" sounds can lead to mispronouncing it as "sacrid". The correct form is clear with distinct sounds: ˈseɪ.krɪd. Tip: Practice separating the "r" and "i" to improve clarity.