How to Pronounce "sepulchre"
word
ˈsɛpəlkə(r)
SEP-ul-ker
sˈɛpʌlkɐ
SEP-ul-kuh
Definition
A sepulchre is a stone tomb or burial place, usually above ground and often found in churches or cemeteries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛpəlkə(r)
British English
sˈɛpʌlkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEP-ul-ker
UK
SEP-ul-kuh
Listen in Context
They built a sepulchre for the ancient king.
The church has an old stone sepulchre near the altar.
Many visitors come to see the famous sepulchre every year.
Legends say the treasure is hidden beneath the old sepulchre.