How to pronounce secession
Say it like sih-SESH-un. Secession has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- sih
- SESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secession pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of secession
American and British speakers say secession in essentially the same way: /sɪˈsɛʃən/ in the US and /sɪˈsɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-SESH-un.
What does secession mean?
- The act of seceding.“That year, secession was enacted on account of unreasonable policies.”
Where does secession come from?
From Latin sēcessiō (“a withdrawing”).
Words that rhyme with secession
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of secession.
Questions about saying secession
How do you pronounce secession?
Say sih-SESH-un. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈsɛʃən/. In British English it is /sɪˈsɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secession?
Secession has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: sih · SESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say secession the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈsɛʃən/ and the British form is /sɪˈsɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.