How to pronounce secretagogue
Say it like sih-KREE-tuh-gahg. Secretagogue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE).
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- sih
- KREE
- tuh
- gahg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secretagogue 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.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gahgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of secretagogue
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-KREE-tuh-gog.
What does secretagogue mean?
- A substance which promotes secretion of another, such as a hormone (e.g., insulin), saliva, or lymph.
Where does secretagogue come from?
From secrete + -agogue.
Questions about saying secretagogue
How do you pronounce secretagogue?
Say sih-KREE-tuh-gahg. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkritəˌɡɑɡ/. In British English it is /sɪˈkriːtəɡɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secretagogue?
Secretagogue has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE). Broken into parts: sih · KREE · tuh · gahg.
Is secretagogue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɪˈkriːtəɡɒɡ/ (sih-KREE-tuh-gog).