How to pronounce secateurs
Say it like SAY-kuh-terz. Secateurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- kuh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secateurs 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of secateurs
- 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: SEK-uh-turz.
What does secateurs mean?
- Small, handheld pruning shears.
Where does secateurs come from?
Borrowed from French sécateurs, plural of sécateur, from Latin secō + -ateur.
Questions about saying secateurs
How do you pronounce secateurs?
Say SAY-kuh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪkətɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkəˌtɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secateurs?
Secateurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · kuh · terz.
Is secateurs 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 /ˈsɛkəˌtɜːz/ (SEK-uh-turz).