How to Pronounce Sarcophagus

To pronounce "sarcophagus", say SARC-oph-ag-us — 4 syllables, IPA /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒfəɡəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/sɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒfəɡəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sarcophagus”

"sarcophagus" has 4 syllables: sarc-oph-ag-us. It rhymes with esophagus, if that helps it stick.

What does sarcophagus mean?

noun

  1. A stone coffin, often inscribed or decorated with sculpture.
  2. The cement and steel structure that encases the destroyed reactor at the power station in Chernobyl, Ukraine.

Words that rhyme with sarcophagus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

esophagus

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sarcophagus"?▾

"Sarcophagus" has 4 syllables: sarc · oph · ag · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "sarcophagus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sarcophagus" is /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒfəɡəs/.

What does "sarcophagus" mean?▾

Sarcophagus: A stone coffin, often inscribed or decorated with sculpture.

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