How to Pronounce Sanctimony

To pronounce "sanctimony", say SANCT-im-ony — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsæŋk.təˌməʊ.ni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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10

Letters

/ˈsæŋk.təˌməʊ.ni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sanctimony”

"sanctimony" has 3 syllables: sanct-im-ony. It rhymes with phony and stony, if that helps it stick.

What does sanctimony mean?

noun

  1. A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

Words that rhyme with sanctimony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phonystonycronyparsimonyacrimonypatrimonyceremonymatrimonyphoneybonybaloneytestimony

Related words

sanctimoniousnesspiositysacerdotagepharisaismdeclamationsycophantrypseudoismsycophantism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sanctimony"?▾

"Sanctimony" has 3 syllables: sanct · im · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "sanctimony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sanctimony" is /ˈsæŋk.təˌməʊ.ni/.

What does "sanctimony" mean?▾

Sanctimony: A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

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