How to pronounce secs
Say it like SEKS. Secs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of secs
American and British speakers say secs in essentially the same way: /sɛks/ in the US and /sɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEKS.
What does secs mean?
- plural of sec; seconds How to pronounce sec
Words that rhyme with secs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of secs.
Questions about saying secs
How do you pronounce secs?
Say SEKS. The American pronunciation is /sɛks/. In British English it is /sɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secs?
Secs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say secs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛks/ and the British form is /sɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.