How to Pronounce "sanctity"
word
/ˈsæŋktɪti/
SANGK-tih-tee
/sˈɑːnktɪti/
SANK-tih-tee
Definition
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or highly respected, especially in a moral or religious sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsæŋktɪti/
British English
/sˈɑːnktɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SANGK-tih-tee
UK
SANK-tih-tee
Listen in Context
The sanctity of life is respected in many cultures.
They discussed the sanctity of marriage during the ceremony.
Many believe in the sanctity of religious traditions.
He questioned the sanctity of old laws that no longer seemed fair.