How to Pronounce "sacrilegious"
word
ˌsækɹəˈɫɛdʒɪs
sak-ruh-LEDJ-iss
sˌækɹɪlˈɪdʒəs
sak-ri-LIJ-uss
Definition
Showing disrespect or lack of reverence for something sacred, especially religious beliefs, places, or objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsækɹəˈɫɛdʒɪs
British English
sˌækɹɪlˈɪdʒəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sak-ruh-LEDJ-iss
UK
sak-ri-LIJ-uss
Listen in Context
It is sacrilegious to damage religious symbols.
Some people found his jokes sacrilegious.
Calling the church a museum is sacrilegious to some.
Wearing shoes inside the temple was seen as sacrilegious by the locals.