How to pronounce exsect
Say it like ik-SEKT. Exsect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEKT).
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- ik
- SEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exsect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of exsect
American and British speakers say exsect in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsɛkt/ in the US and /ɪkˈsɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SEKT.
What does exsect mean?
- To cut out or away; to remove by exsection.
Where does exsect come from?
From Latin exseco.
Words that rhyme with exsect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exsect.
Questions about saying exsect
How do you pronounce exsect?
Say ik-SEKT. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɛkt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exsect?
Exsect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEKT). Broken into parts: ik · SEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say exsect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsɛkt/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.