Como Pronunciar "sarcophagus"

word

sar-KAH-fuh-guhs

sah-KOF-uh-guhs

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs

Inglês Britânico

sɑːkˈɒfəɡəs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

sar-KAH-fuh-guhs

sah-KOF-uh-guhs

Ouça em Contexto

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.