How to Pronounce "sacraments"
word
ˈsækɹəmənts
SAK-ruh-ments
sˈækɹəmənts
SAK-ruh-ments
Definition
Special religious ceremonies or rites, especially in Christianity, such as baptism or communion, believed to have spiritual significance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsækɹəmənts
British English
sˈækɹəmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAK-ruh-ments
UK
SAK-ruh-ments
Listen in Context
Christians participate in the sacraments at church.
Baptism and communion are examples of sacraments.
There are seven main sacraments in the Catholic Church.
Not all Christian denominations recognize the same sacraments.