How to Pronounce "sacrificial"
word
ˌsækɹəˈfɪʃəɫ
sak-ruh-FISH-uhl
sˌækɹɪfˈɪʃəl
sak-rih-FISH-uhl
Definition
Describing something given up or offered, often in a religious or symbolic act, to please a god or for the benefit of others. Can apply literally (sacrificial animal) or figuratively (sacrificial gesture).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsækɹəˈfɪʃəɫ
British English
sˌækɹɪfˈɪʃəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sak-ruh-FISH-uhl
UK
sak-rih-FISH-uhl
Listen in Context
The priest made a sacrificial offering during the ceremony.
A sacrificial animal was chosen for the festival.
His sacrificial act saved the team.
She played the sacrificial role and took the blame for the whole group.