How to Pronounce "sacrifice"
word
/ˈsækɹəˌfaɪs/
SA-kruh-fys
/sˈækɹɪfˌaɪs/
SA-kruh-fys
Definition
As a noun, it is something valuable that you give up in order to help someone or achieve something important. As a verb, it means to give up something, or sometimes to kill an animal or person in a religious ceremony.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsækɹəˌfaɪs/
British English
/sˈækɹɪfˌaɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SA-kruh-fys
UK
SA-kruh-fys
Listen in Context
Parents often sacrifice their free time for their children.
Getting this job took a lot of sacrifice.
In the story, they sacrifice an animal to the gods.
I know you sacrificed a lot to get here, and I don't take that lightly.