How to pronounce secretion
Say it like suh-KREE-shun. Secretion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE).
- suh
- KREE
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secretion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of secretion
American and British speakers say secretion in essentially the same way: /səˈkriʃən/ in the US and /sɪˈkriːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KREE-shun.
What does secretion mean?
- Any substance that is secreted by an organism.
- The act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland.
- The act of hiding something.
Where does secretion come from?
(1646) From French sécrétion, from Latin sēcrētiō, sēcrētiōnem.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- secreting
- secernment
Words that rhyme with secretion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of secretion.
Questions about saying secretion
How do you pronounce secretion?
Say suh-KREE-shun. The American pronunciation is /səˈkriʃən/. In British English it is /sɪˈkriːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secretion?
Secretion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE). Broken into parts: suh · KREE · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say secretion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈkriʃən/ and the British form is /sɪˈkriːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.