How to pronounce sectarial
Say it like sek-TER-ee-ul. Sectarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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- sek
- TER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sectarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sectarial
American and British speakers say sectarial in essentially the same way: /sɛkˈtɛriəl/ in the US and /sɛkˈtɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sek-TAIR-ree-ul.
What does sectarial mean?
- Synonym of sectarian.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sectarial
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Questions about saying sectarial
How do you pronounce sectarial?
Say sek-TER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /sɛkˈtɛriəl/. In British English it is /sɛkˈtɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sectarial?
Sectarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: sek · TER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sectarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛkˈtɛriəl/ and the British form is /sɛkˈtɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.