How to Pronounce Sanguine

To pronounce "sanguine", say SANG-uin-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sanguine”

"sanguine" has 3 syllables: sang-uin-e.

What does sanguine mean?

noun

  1. Blood colour; red.
  2. Anything of a blood-red colour, as cloth.

verb

  1. To stain with blood; to impart the colour of blood to; to ensanguine.

adjective

  1. Having the colour of blood; blood red.
  2. Having a bodily constitution characterised by a preponderance of blood over the other bodily humours, thought to be marked by irresponsible mirth; indulgent in pleasure to the exclusion of important matters.

Synonyms

animatedassuredbrightbullishbuoyantcheerfulcheeryconfident

Antonyms

bluegloomypessimisticdespondent

Related words

rubicundruddyhealthyoptimisticbloodygorybloodbullish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sanguine"?▾

"Sanguine" has 3 syllables: sang · uin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sanguine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sanguine" is /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/.

What does "sanguine" mean?▾

Sanguine: Blood colour; red.

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