How to pronounce sect
Say it like SEKT. Sect is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sect
American and British speakers say sect in essentially the same way: /sɛkt/ in the US and /sɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEKT.
What does sect mean?
- a subdivision of a larger religious group
- a dissenting clique
Where does sect come from?
From Middle English secte, from Old French secte (“a sect in philosophy or religion”), from Late Latin secta (“a sect in philosophy or religion, a school, party, faction, class, guild, band, particularly a heretical doctrine or sect, etc.”)
Words that rhyme with sect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sect.
Questions about saying sect
How do you pronounce sect?
Say SEKT. The American pronunciation is /sɛkt/. In British English it is /sɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sect?
Sect is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say sect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛkt/ and the British form is /sɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.