sanctuary

/ˈsæŋk.tʃu.ər.i/

Syllables sanc·tu·ar·y

Stress SANC-tu-ar-y

Phonics Breakdown

sanc

/sæŋk/

short a

tu

/tʃu/

ture sound

ar

/ər/

r控元音

y

/i/

long y

Meaning

a place of safety or refuge; a holy or protected place

Sound Reference

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sanc=/sæŋk/(sank) + tu=/tʃu/(chew) + ar=/ər/(teacher) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

The wildlife sanctuary protects endangered animals.