How to Pronounce "sanctimonious"
word
ˌsæŋktəˈmoʊniəs
sangk-tuh-MOH-nee-uhs
sˌɑːnktɪmˈəʊnɪəs
sank-tih-MOHN-ee-uhs
Definition
Describes someone who pretends to be morally better or more religious than others, often in a way that is annoying or false.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsæŋktəˈmoʊniəs
British English
sˌɑːnktɪmˈəʊnɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sangk-tuh-MOH-nee-uhs
UK
sank-tih-MOHN-ee-uhs
Listen in Context
His sanctimonious attitude annoys everyone in the office.
People disliked her sanctimonious speeches about honesty.
I don't trust his sanctimonious promises.
She gave a sanctimonious smile when she caught me making a mistake.