How to Pronounce "sanctioned"
word
ˈsæŋkʃənd
SANGK-shuhnd
sˈɑːnkʃənd
SARNK-shuhnd
Definition
Officially approved, allowed, or given permission; can also mean something or someone is punished or given penalties by a higher authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsæŋkʃənd
British English
sˈɑːnkʃənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SANGK-shuhnd
UK
SARNK-shuhnd
Listen in Context
The event was sanctioned by the city council.
Her behavior was sanctioned by the school.
The club is sanctioned to host tournaments.
The company was sanctioned for breaking environmental laws.