How to Pronounce "sarcophagi"
word
sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs
sar-KAH-fuh-guy
sɑːkˈɒfəɡˌaɪ
sar-KOF-uh-guy
Definition
The plural form of 'sarcophagus'; large stone coffins, typically for important or wealthy people, often found in ancient tombs.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs
British English
sɑːkˈɒfəɡˌaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sar-KAH-fuh-guy
UK
sar-KOF-uh-guy
Listen in Context
Ancient Egyptians placed their kings in sarcophagi.
The museum displays several sarcophagi from Rome.
Archaeologists found ancient sarcophagi underground.
You can see decorated sarcophagi at the Egyptian exhibit downtown.