How to Pronounce Sacrilegious

To pronounce "sacrilegious", say SACR-il-eg-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /sæk.ɹəˈlɪdʒ.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/sæk.ɹəˈlɪdʒ.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sacrilegious”

"sacrilegious" has 4 syllables: sacr-il-eg-ious.

What does sacrilegious mean?

adjective

  1. Committing sacrilege; acting or speaking very disrespectfully toward what is held to be sacred.

Related words

blasphemousprofaneirreverenthelluvaholyhallowedsacredprofaned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sacrilegious"?▾

"Sacrilegious" has 4 syllables: sacr · il · eg · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "sacrilegious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sacrilegious" is /sæk.ɹəˈlɪdʒ.əs/.

What does "sacrilegious" mean?▾

Sacrilegious: Committing sacrilege; acting or speaking very disrespectfully toward what is held to be sacred.

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