How to Pronounce "sacred"
word
/ˈseɪkɹəd/
SAY-kruhd
/sˈeɪkɹəd/
SAY-kruhd
Definition
Something sacred is connected with God, religion, or spiritual beliefs and is treated with great respect. It can also describe something a person values so deeply that it feels untouchable or special.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈseɪkɹəd/
British English
/sˈeɪkɹəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY-kruhd
UK
SAY-kruhd
Listen in Context
This river is sacred to many people.
They keep the sacred books in a safe room.
For her, family dinner is sacred.
Around here, coffee before meetings is basically sacred.