How to Pronounce “sanctuary”
word
/ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛɹi/
SANGK-choo-air-ee
/sˈɑːnktjuːəɹˌi/
SAHNGK-tyoo-uh-ree
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛɹi/
British English
/sˈɑːnktjuːəɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SANGK-choo-air-ee
UK
SAHNGK-tyoo-uh-ree
Listen in Context
The church became a sanctuary for people during the storm.
There is a bird sanctuary near the lake.
Many refugees found sanctuary at the border.
The wildlife sanctuary is home to hundreds of rare animals.