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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable sanc
  • 9 letters
Syllables
sanc-tu-ar-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SANC-tu-ar-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on ar.
Pronunciation
/ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls early, before the last three syllables (1st of 4), as in COM-fort-a-ble and IN-ter-est-ing.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as sanc-tuary, sanctu-ary.

Words that rhyme with sanctuary

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide sanctuary into syllables?

sanctuary divides as sanc-tu-ar-y. sanc-tu-ar-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in sanctuary?

Sanctuary has 4 syllables (sanc-tu-ar-y).

Which syllable is stressed in sanctuary?

The stressed syllable in sanctuary is sanc. The 1st syllable is stressed: SANC-tu-ar-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on ar.

How do you pronounce sanctuary?

/ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/ in American English.