How to Pronounce "sanction"
word
ˈsæŋkʃən
SANK-shuhn
sˈɑːnkʃən
SARNK-shuhn
Definition
A 'sanction' is a penalty, usually by governments, to punish or limit someone’s actions; it can also mean official approval for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsæŋkʃən
British English
sˈɑːnkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SANK-shuhn
UK
SARNK-shuhn
Listen in Context
The government imposed a sanction on the company.
The teacher gave her sanction to start the project.
Sanctions can hurt a country's economy.
The proposal got official sanction from the board last night.