To pronounce "sanctionary", say SANCT-ion-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SANCT-ion-ary
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"sanctionary" has 3 syllables: sanct-ion-ary.
"Sanctionary" has 3 syllables: sanct · ion · ary.
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