How to Pronounce “sacred”
To correctly pronounce the word “sacred,” follow these steps:
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Start by silently breaking the word into syllables: “sac-red.”
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Begin by pronouncing the first syllable, “sac.” This syllable rhymes with words such as “back” or “lack.” It’s is a short, sharp sound. Make sure to emphasize the ‘a’ sound, which is an “æ” as in “cat.”
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Move on to the second syllable, “red.” This syllable rhymes with words like “bed” or “led.” It is a short, flat sound. Pronounce the ‘e’ as “eh,” similar to the “e” sound in “bed.”
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To pronounce the full word, put the two syllables together: “sac-red.” Make sure to stress the first syllable slightly more than the second.
Remember to practice multiple times to get comfortable with the pronunciation.