How to pronounce sacrifice

sacrifice

/ˈsækrəfaɪs/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/aɪ/as in time	Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

He refused to sacrifice his principles for money.

How do you pronounce sacrifice?

Sacrifice is pronounced /ˈsækrəfaɪs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in sacrifice?

Sacrifice has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in sacrifice?

The first syllable: /ˈsækrəfaɪs/.