How to pronounce secrete
Say it like sih-KREET. Secrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREET).
- sih
- KREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secrete 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.
- KREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of secrete
American and British speakers say secrete in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkrit/ in the US and /sɪˈkriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KREET.
What does secrete mean?
- To extract a substance from blood, sap, or similar to produce and emit waste for excretion or for the fulfilling of a physiological function.
- To exude or yield.
- To conceal.
Where does secrete come from?
First attested in 1678: from Latin sēcrētus (“[having been] separated”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with secrete
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of secrete.
Questions about saying secrete
How do you pronounce secrete?
Say sih-KREET. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkrit/. In British English it is /sɪˈkriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secrete?
Secrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREET). Broken into parts: sih · KREET.
Do Americans and Brits say secrete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkrit/ and the British form is /sɪˈkriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.