How to pronounce secretory
Say it like sih-KREE-tuh-ree. Secretory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE).
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- sih
- KREE
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secretory 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of secretory
- 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-ree.
What does secretory mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or used in secretion.
- That which secretes.
Words that rhyme with secretory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of secretory.
Questions about saying secretory
How do you pronounce secretory?
Say sih-KREE-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkritəri/. In British English it is /sɪˈkriːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secretory?
Secretory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE). Broken into parts: sih · KREE · tuh · ree.
Is secretory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /sɪˈkriːtəri/ (sih-KREE-tuh-ree).