How to Pronounce "sarcophagus"
word
sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs
sar-KAH-fuh-guhs
sɑːkˈɒfəɡəs
sah-KOF-uh-guhs
Definition
A sarcophagus is a large stone box that is used to hold a dead body, especially in ancient times. It is commonly seen in ancient Egyptian and Roman tombs.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs
British English
sɑːkˈɒfəɡəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sar-KAH-fuh-guhs
UK
sah-KOF-uh-guhs
Listen in Context
An ancient Egyptian sarcophagus was found in the tomb.
The museum has a Roman sarcophagus on display.
Hieroglyphics are often carved on a sarcophagus.
Archaeologists were thrilled when they opened the sarcophagus after centuries.