Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Sad · du · cee
- Read the spelling
- Sadducee
Try it slowly.
The middle sound is a light juh; the word ends with see.
Say SAD-juh-see once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Sadducee in context
The Sadducees were a Jewish group mentioned in the New Testament. Acts distinguishes their beliefs about resurrection from those of the Pharisees.
Read Acts 23:8 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Sadducee in English?
One common English pronunciation is SAD-juh-see. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Sadducee?
The Sadducees were a Jewish group mentioned in the New Testament. Acts distinguishes their beliefs about resurrection from those of the Pharisees.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
