How to pronounce secateur
Say it like SAY-kuh-ter. Secateur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- kuh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secateur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of secateur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAY-kuh-tuh.
What does secateur mean?
- A pair of secateurs.
Questions about saying secateur
How do you pronounce secateur?
Say SAY-kuh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪkətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪkətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secateur?
Secateur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · kuh · ter.
Is secateur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈseɪkətə/ (SAY-kuh-tuh).